Show HN: Vlayer – Open-source HIPAA compliance scanner for your codebase

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vlayer - HIPAA Compliance Scanning for Healthcare Apps<br>Open Source HIPAA Compliance<br>HIPAA Compliance Scanning for Healthcare Apps<br>Automatically detect PHI exposure, encryption gaps, and compliance violations in your codebase. Ship healthcare software with confidence.<br>Try in BrowserFree & Open SourceGitHub

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Comprehensive HIPAA Scanning<br>Five categories of compliance checks to ensure your healthcare application meets HIPAA requirements from day one.

PHI Exposure Detection<br>Automatically scan for Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, dates of birth, and other protected health information in your codebase.

Encryption Standards<br>Identify weak cryptographic algorithms like MD5 and DES, detect missing TLS configurations, and ensure data-at-rest encryption compliance.

Audit Logging<br>Verify that your application properly logs access to PHI, including who accessed what data and when, meeting HIPAA audit trail requirements.

Access Control<br>Detect overly permissive CORS configurations, authentication bypasses, hardcoded credentials, and missing role-based access controls.

Data Retention<br>Flag improper data deletion practices, identify missing retention policies, and ensure PHI is handled according to HIPAA retention requirements.

How It Works<br>Get HIPAA compliance insights in three simple steps. No complex setup or configuration required.

Step 01<br>Install<br>Install vlayer globally with npm or run directly with npx. No configuration required.<br>$ npm install -g verification-layer

Step 02<br>Scan<br>Point vlayer at your project directory. It analyzes your codebase across all five HIPAA categories.<br>$ verification-layer scan ./your-project

Step 03<br>Fix<br>Review the detailed report with HIPAA references. Use auto-fix for common issues or follow remediation guidance.<br>$ verification-layer scan . --fix

Seamless Integrations<br>vlayer fits into your existing workflow. Use it in your IDE, CI/CD pipeline, or customize it for your team's needs.

VS Code Extension<br>Real-time HIPAA compliance feedback as you code. See violations highlighted directly in your editor.

CI/CD Integration<br>GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins support. Block non-compliant code from being deployed.

Custom YAML Rules<br>Define your own compliance rules with simple YAML configuration. Extend checks for your specific needs.

Multiple Report Formats<br>Generate reports in JSON, HTML, or Markdown. Perfect for documentation, audits, or further processing.

Simple, Transparent Pricing<br>Start free and upgrade as your team grows. No hidden fees, no per-seat pricing for the CLI.

Free<br>Free & Open Source<br>$0forever<br>For individual developers and open source projects.<br>CLI scanner with 131 detection rules<br>5 HIPAA compliance categories<br>JSON & Markdown reports<br>Community support (GitHub)<br>Open source<br>Get Started<br>Most Popular<br>Pro<br>$49/month<br>For teams building healthcare applications.<br>Everything in Free<br>Team dashboard with scan history<br>GitHub App with automatic PR comments<br>Pre-commit hooks<br>HIPAA document templates (IRP, BAA, NPP)<br>PDF audit-ready reports<br>Custom rules library<br>Slack integration<br>Email support (48h SLA)<br>Start 14-Day Free TrialSave 20% with annual billing — $470/year

Enterprise<br>Custom<br>For organizations with advanced security needs.<br>Everything in Pro<br>Custom SSO/SAML integration<br>Self-hosted / on-premise deployment<br>Dedicated compliance consultant<br>SLA guarantee (4h response)<br>Audit trail & compliance reports<br>Custom training modules<br>Contact Sales

Start Scanning in 30 Seconds<br>No signup required. Install with npm and scan your first project immediately.<br>npm install -g verification-layer

Or use npx without installing: npx verification-layer scan .<br>View on GitHubRead Documentation

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