SecurityClaw (Skill Scanner)

Use the scanner script

Run the scanner (read-only by default):

python3 scripts/securityclaw_scan.py --skills-dir ~/.openclaw/skills --out report.json

Quarantine anything suspicious (moves folders, no deletion):

python3 scripts/securityclaw_scan.py --skills-dir ~/.openclaw/skills --quarantine-dir ~/.openclaw/skills-quarantine --quarantine --out report.json

What to do when findings exist

If the report shows severity >= high for any skill:

1. Do not execute the skill.
2. Quarantine the skill folder.
3. Notify the owner with:
   • skill name
   • top reasons + file/line locations
   • recommended action
4. Await owner instruction:
   • Delete: remove quarantined skill
   • Report: prepare public report / IOCs (no secrets)
   • Allow: add allowlist entry and restore
   • Scan all: deep scan everything

Optional: sandbox/dynamic checks (advanced)

Dynamic checks are optional and should run only after owner approval.

• Prefer running unknown code with:
  • no network egress
  • read-only filesystem except a temp workspace
  • no access to OpenClaw config/secrets

See references/sandboxing.md.

Files

• scripts/securityclaw_scan.py — main scanner + quarantine
• references/rules.md — rule catalog (what we flag and why)
• references/sandboxing.md — safe sandbox strategy + what to avoid