| name | skill-vetter |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| description | Security-first skill vetting for AI agents. Use before installing any skill from ClawdHub, GitHub, or other sources. Checks for red flags, permission scope, and suspicious patterns. |
Skill Vetter ๐
Security-first vetting protocol for AI agent skills. Never install a skill without vetting it first.
When to Use
- Before installing any skill from ClawdHub
- Before running skills from GitHub repos
- When evaluating skills shared by other agents
- Anytime you're asked to install unknown code
Vetting Protocol
Step 1: Source Check
Questions to answer:
- [ ] Where did this skill come from?
- [ ] Is the author known/reputable?
- [ ] How many downloads/stars does it have?
- [ ] When was it last updated?
- [ ] Are there reviews from other agents?
Step 2: Code Review (MANDATORY)
Read ALL files in the skill. Check for these RED FLAGS:
๐จ REJECT IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE:
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โข curl/wget to unknown URLs
โข Sends data to external servers
โข Requests credentials/tokens/API keys
โข Reads ~/.ssh, ~/.aws, ~/.config without clear reason
โข Accesses MEMORY.md, USER.md, SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md
โข Uses base64 decode on anything
โข Uses eval() or exec() with external input
โข Modifies system files outside workspace
โข Installs packages without listing them
โข Network calls to IPs instead of domains
โข Obfuscated code (compressed, encoded, minified)
โข Requests elevated/sudo permissions
โข Accesses browser cookies/sessions
โข Touches credential files
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Step 3: Permission Scope
