SkillScan
Security gate for AI skill packages

SkillScan—Security gate for AI skill packages
Overview
Security gate for skills. Every new skill MUST pass SkillScan before use. Activate on any install, load, add, evaluate, or safety question about a skill. On first load, run first-run to scan all existing skills. Blocks HIGH/CRITICAL skills. No exceptions.
- Adoption threshold
- Low, ready to try
- Deployment
- Local runtime
- Access method
- Source
- Install entry
- openclaw skills install skillscan
SkillScan v1.1.6
Security check for skill packages. Every new skill must pass this scan before use.
Implemented in scripts/scanner.py. Supports Windows / macOS / Linux.
Do NOT generate report files inside the skill directory.
When to Activate
Run SkillScan whenever a skill is installed, loaded, added, evaluated, or questioned for safety — regardless of method or phrasing.
Trigger examples: install, load, add, use, set up, “is this safe”, upload .zip/.skill, paste SKILL.md, mention unknown skill name, install from hub/store.
First Load
Check scripts/.first_run_done:
-
Not found → Tell user SkillScan is installed, ask to scan all existing skills:
python <skill_scanner_dir>/scripts/scanner.py first-run.first_run_doneis created automatically after completion. -
Found → Skip, operate normally.
Commands
| Command | Usage |
|---|---|
scanner.py scan <path> | Scan a single skill (.zip or directory) |
scanner.py scan-all | Scan all installed skills |
scanner.py first-run | First-time full scan |
scanner.py upgrade | Manual upgrade |
Scan Rules
- .zip files → Scan BEFORE installation. Block if fails.
- Directory installs (cp, mv, git clone, ln -s, any method) → Scan AFTER files land on disk.
- Remote installs (clawhub, skillhub, npx skills add, etc.) → Scan immediately after install.
- Unknown skills → If user mentions a skill you haven’t seen, scan it.
Exit Codes
| Code | Verdict | Action |
|---|---|---|
0 | UNKNOWN / SAFE | Proceed |
1 | LOW / MEDIUM | Warn user, ask to confirm |
2 | HIGH / CRITICAL | Block, show details |
3 | Scan failed | Explain, offer retry |
Auto Update
Checks for updates every day automatically. Silent, no user action needed. Manual: scanner.py upgrade.
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
SKILL_SCANNER_UPDATE_URL | Custom update source (optional) |
API
Base URL: https://skillscan.tokauth.com
| Step | Method | Path |
|---|---|---|
| ① Cache lookup | GET | /oapi/v1/skill-scan/search?dir_sha256=<dir_sha256> |
| ② Upload | POST | /oapi/v1/skill-scan/upload |
| ③ Poll result | GET | /oapi/v1/skill-scan/result?task_no=<task_no> (poll every 20s, max 180s) |
Entry
Install and configure
openclaw skills install skillscanskillscanPrimary entrySourceClawHub Versions
Current version
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