skill-guard

Monitor active OpenClaw skills for runtime security violations and permission breaches.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill acts as a vigilant guardian, monitoring active OpenClaw skills to ensure they operate within their declared security boundaries and flag any suspicious activities before they can cause harm.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Runtime Monitoring: Observes file access, network calls, and shell commands executed by active skills.
  • Anomaly Detection: Identifies deviations from expected behavior and permission violations.
  • Use Case: If a skill designed for code review unexpectedly attempts to access sensitive user credentials or make outbound network connections, skill-guard will immediately detect and alert on this behavior.

Quick Start

Use the skill-guard to monitor the runtime behavior of the 'data-processor' skill for any file access violations.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-guard

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

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How does runtime security monitoring for OpenClaw skills work?

Runtime security monitoring observes active skills by logging their file access, network calls, and shell commands, then comparing these actions against predefined security rules and declared permission boundaries to flag anomalous behavior.

How do I detect unauthorized file access or suspicious network activity in active skills?

You detect unauthorized file access and suspicious network activity by monitoring active skills and enforcing predefined security rules that flag any deviations from expected operational patterns and declared permission boundaries.

Does runtime anomaly detection prevent shell command abuse by OpenClaw skills?

Yes, runtime anomaly detection prevents shell command abuse by continuously monitoring shell commands executed by active skills, comparing them against predefined security rules, and flagging deviations from expected operational patterns.

Can I use skill-guard to enforce declared permission boundaries for a data processing task?

Yes, you can use it to monitor the runtime behavior of a data processing skill by enforcing its declared permission boundaries and immediately alerting on any file access violations during execution.

What are the limitations of monitoring skill security boundaries at runtime?

The primary limitation is that effective runtime monitoring requires detailed logging of all active skill actions, meaning any behavior bypassing logging or lacking predefined security rules and expected operational patterns may not be flagged.