skill-auditor

Analyzes OpenClaw skills for security risks before installation.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wongdean/knowledge-base --skill skill-auditor-wongdean
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-auditor
Source: https://github.com/wongdean/knowledge-base/tree/main/backups/openclaw-config/20260315_232439/workspace-skills/skill-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wongdean/knowledge-base --skill skill-auditor-wongdean

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill acts as a security auditor, helping you prevent malicious or over-privileged OpenClaw skills from being installed in your workspace by performing a structured security review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-install Security Audit: Vets skills for typosquatting, dangerous permissions, prompt injection, supply chain risks, and data exfiltration patterns.
  • Structured Review: Follows a fixed six-step protocol with severity-based verdicts.
  • Use Case: Before installing a new skill from ClawHub, you can use this auditor to get a detailed report on its safety, including specific red flags and a recommended safe-run plan.

Quick Start

Use the skill auditor to vet the skill at the provided URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-auditor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is a skill security audit and what does it check for?

A skill security audit checks OpenClaw skills for typosquatting, dangerous permissions, prompt injection, supply chain risks, and data exfiltration patterns before installation. It analyzes metadata and dependencies to identify potential security threats.

How do I vet an OpenClaw skill for security risks before installing it?

To vet an OpenClaw skill, provide the auditor with the skill URL. It follows a fixed six-step protocol to analyze permissions, dependencies, and prompt injection vulnerabilities, generating a detailed audit report with severity-based verdicts and recommendations.

Can I check a skill for prompt injection and data exfiltration risks?

Yes, you can check for prompt injection and data exfiltration risks. The auditor scans the skill's code and metadata for these specific vulnerability patterns, flagging them in the final audit report with corresponding severity levels.

Does the audit report include a safe-run plan for flagged skills?

Yes, the audit report includes a recommended safe-run plan. Alongside severity-based verdicts on identified red flags like over-privileged permissions, it provides actionable recommendations for safely running the vetted skill.

What is the best way to prevent malicious OpenClaw skills from entering my workspace?

The best way to prevent malicious OpenClaw skills from entering your workspace is performing a structured pre-install security review. Auditing metadata, permissions, and supply chain dependencies stops over-privileged or malicious skills before installation.