# Skill Vetter

> Security vetting for AI agent skills. Use before installing any skill from ClawHub, GitHub, or other sources.

- Skill: `maxmilneaus/skill-vetter` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add maxmilneaus/skill-vetter`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/maxmilneaus/skill-vetter/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: maxmilneaus (https://skillmd.com/u/maxmilneaus)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/maxmilneaus/skill-vetter

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# Skill Vetter 🔒

**Never install a skill without vetting it first.**

## When to Use
- Before installing any skill from ClawHub, GitHub, or external sources
- When evaluating skills shared by other agents

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## Step 1: Source Check
- Where did it come from?
- Author known/reputable?
- Downloads/stars?
- Last updated?

## Step 2: Code Review (MANDATORY)

Read ALL files. Reject immediately if you see:
```
🚨 REJECT:
• curl/wget to unknown URLs
• Sends data to external servers
• Requests credentials/tokens/API keys
• Reads ~/.ssh, ~/.aws, ~/.config without reason
• Accesses MEMORY.md, USER.md, SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md
• base64 decode
• eval()/exec() with external input
• Modifies system files outside workspace
• Installs unlisted packages
• Network calls to IPs instead of domains
• Obfuscated/minified code
• Requests sudo
• Accesses browser cookies/sessions
• Touches credential files
```

## Step 3: Permission Scope
- Files read/written?
- Commands run?
- Network access? To where?
- Scope minimal for stated purpose?

## Step 4: Risk Classification

| Level | Examples | Action |
|-------|----------|--------|
| 🟢 LOW | Notes, weather, formatting | Basic review, install OK |
| 🟡 MEDIUM | File ops, browser, APIs | Full code review |
| 🔴 HIGH | Credentials, trading, system | Human approval required |
| ⛔ EXTREME | Security configs, root | Do NOT install |

## Output

```
SKILL VETTING REPORT
═══════════════════════
Skill: [name] | Source: [origin] | Author: [name] | Version: [ver]
Metrics: [downloads/stars] | Updated: [date] | Files: [count]
Red Flags: [None / list]
Permissions: Files: [list] | Network: [list] | Commands: [list]
Risk: [🟢/🟡/🔴/⛔]
Verdict: [✅ SAFE / ⚠️ CAUTION / ❌ DO NOT INSTALL]
Notes: [observations]
═══════════════════════
```

## Quick Vet (GitHub)
```bash
curl -s "https://api.github.com/repos/OWNER/REPO" | jq '{stars: .stargazers_count, forks: .forks_count, updated: .updated_at}'
curl -s "https://api.github.com/repos/OWNER/REPO/contents/skills/SKILL_NAME" | jq '.[].name'
```

## Trust Hierarchy
1. Official OpenClaw → lower scrutiny (still review)
2. High-star repos (1000+) → moderate
3. Known authors → moderate
4. Unknown sources → maximum
5. Requesting credentials → human approval always

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## Completion Checklist

- [ ] Source checked
- [ ] All files read, red flags checked
- [ ] Permission scope assessed
- [ ] Risk level assigned
- [ ] Verdict delivered

Unchecked = not done.

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*Paranoia is a feature.* 🔒🦀

## Credits
Originally by [adamb0mbNZ](https://www.reddit.com/r/openclaw/comments/1riiglv/openclaw_102_updates_from_my_101_on_how_to_get/) — [ClawHub](https://clawhub.ai/spclaudehome/skill-vetter).