OpenClaw Skill Analyzer: Static Security Scanner for AI Agent Skills
An OpenClaw developer has released a security scanner that analyzes skills for malicious code before installation. The tool was created in response to the discovery of 341 malicious skills on ClawHub earlier this year.
How It Works
The analyzer performs static analysis on skill folders and provides a clear risk rating: SAFE, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, or CRITICAL. You point it at a skill folder and it runs the checks automatically.
Detection Capabilities
The scanner includes 40+ detection rules across 12 categories. Specific detection types mentioned in the source include:
- Prompt injection
- Data exfiltration
- Credential theft
- Backdoors
- Obfuscation
The tool is available on GitHub at https://github.com/papichulomami/openclaw-skill-analyzer.
This type of security tool is particularly useful for developers working with AI coding agents, where third-party skills can introduce significant security risks if not properly vetted.
📖 Read the full source: r/openclaw
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