SSkillScan

SkillScanSecurity gate for AI skill packages

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Source observed2026-09-03

Overview

Quick take

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 foundTell user SkillScan is installed, ask to scan all existing skills:

    python <skill_scanner_dir>/scripts/scanner.py first-run
    

    .first_run_done is created automatically after completion.

  • Found → Skip, operate normally.


Commands

CommandUsage
scanner.py scan <path>Scan a single skill (.zip or directory)
scanner.py scan-allScan all installed skills
scanner.py first-runFirst-time full scan
scanner.py upgradeManual 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

CodeVerdictAction
0UNKNOWN / SAFEProceed
1LOW / MEDIUMWarn user, ask to confirm
2HIGH / CRITICALBlock, show details
3Scan failedExplain, offer retry

Auto Update

Checks for updates every day automatically. Silent, no user action needed. Manual: scanner.py upgrade.


Environment Variables

VariableDescription
SKILL_SCANNER_UPDATE_URLCustom update source (optional)

API

Base URL: https://skillscan.tokauth.com

StepMethodPath
① Cache lookupGET/oapi/v1/skill-scan/search?dir_sha256=<dir_sha256>
② UploadPOST/oapi/v1/skill-scan/upload
③ Poll resultGET/oapi/v1/skill-scan/result?task_no=<task_no> (poll every 20s, max 180s)
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