How to Scan OpenClaw Skills for Malware
Before you install any OpenClaw skill, scan it. Here's how to use GitOpenClaw's free scanner and what the results mean.
Given that 1,467 malicious skills have been found in ClawHub, scanning before you install is not optional — it's essential. This guide walks you through how to use GitOpenClaw's free scanner and how to interpret results.
What Can You Scan?
- ClawHub skill URLs (https://clawhub.ai/skills/...)
- GitHub repositories containing skill code
- Install commands (curl | bash, npm install, etc.)
- Configuration snippets and YAML configs
- Raw code or script files
How to Scan a Skill
- Go to GitOpenClaw.com
- Paste the skill URL, GitHub repo, or install command in the scan box
- Click 'Scan now'
- Review the verdict: Looks Safe, Be Careful, or Don't Install
- Check the technical details for specific findings
Understanding Scan Results
'Looks Safe'
No high-risk or medium-risk patterns were found. This doesn't guarantee safety — it means no known malicious patterns were detected. Continue to review the technical details and the skill's GitHub repo.
'Be Careful'
Medium-risk patterns were found. This often includes things like broad file system access, environment variable reading, or external network calls. These aren't automatically bad — legitimate skills sometimes do these things — but they deserve review.
'Don't Install'
High-risk patterns were found. This includes things like credential file access, shell execution, persistence installation, or prompt injection. Do not install the skill. Share the scan permalink to warn others.
GitOpenClaw performs static analysis only. Nothing executes during a scan. Your machine is never touched. We analyze text for risk patterns — the same way a code security review works.
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