A documentation-only reference guide for implementing secure authentication patterns, including JWT, OAuth, and MFA, across various application architectures.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install auth
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install auth using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Auth?
The Auth skill serves as a comprehensive reference guide designed to help developers build secure authentication systems for web and mobile applications. As a documentation-only resource within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it provides battle-tested patterns for session management, JWT implementation, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
This skill focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical security and practical implementation. It offers templates for OAuth integration and single sign-on (SSO) while strictly adhering to modern security standards like Argon2id hashing and defense-in-depth strategies. By leveraging this Openclaw Skills resource, developers can avoid common pitfalls like credential leaks and improper token handling while maintaining a secure-by-default posture.
Auth Use Cases
- Planning authentication strategies for traditional web applications versus stateless microservices.
- Implementing secure password hashing using bcrypt or Argon2id to prevent brute-force attacks.
- Setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) and social login flows via OAuth providers.
- Designing session management systems with secure cookie attributes and token rotation policies.
- Guidance on migrating from legacy hashing algorithms like MD5 to modern, industry-standard cryptographic practices.
How Auth Works
- The developer invokes the skill to access specific authentication patterns or security best practices based on their project requirements.
- The skill provides reference templates and code snippets for common auth scenarios such as JWT signing or middleware configuration.
- Users consult the specialized reference files within the skill to understand the logic behind different authentication flows and security trade-offs.
- Developers implement the provided patterns into their own codebase, manually replacing placeholder values with actual project credentials and environment variables.
- The AI agent guides the user through complex integration steps and security audits based on the provided Openclaw Skills documentation.
Auth Setup
To get started with this documentation-only skill, ensure you have the latest version of the toolkit synchronized with your local development environment.
clawhub sync
You can also support the development and maintenance of these Openclaw Skills by starring the repository to stay updated on new security patterns:
clawhub star auth
Auth Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Auth skill organizes its reference material into specific markdown files for quick access. Each file addresses a core pillar of modern authentication:
| File | Description |
|---|---|
strategies.md |
Architectural logic for Session-based vs JWT-based authentication. |
passwords.md |
Industry best practices for password hashing, salting, and storage. |
mfa.md |
Implementation guides for multi-factor authentication and recovery codes. |
oauth.md |
Integration patterns for social login and third-party identity providers. |
middleware.md |
Framework-specific implementation examples for protecting routes and requests. |
Auth Advanced Features
- Comprehensive guidance on defense-in-depth layers, including rate limiting, CAPTCHA integration, and account lockouts.
- Detailed best practices for secure cookie attributes such as httpOnly, Secure, and SameSite=Lax for session protection.
- Instructions for implementing stateless scalability in microservices using short-lived access tokens and refresh token rotation.
- Standardized error handling patterns designed to prevent user enumeration and sensitive information disclosure during login failures.
- Specialized templates for Enterprise SSO (SAML/OIDC) integration patterns found within Openclaw Skills.
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