An automated security tool designed to identify, report, and provide remediation for cloud infrastructure misconfigurations and compliance violations.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install cloud-misconfig-scanner
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 cloud-misconfig-scanner 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 Cloud Misconfiguration Scanner?
The Cloud Misconfiguration Scanner is a powerful security-focused API that enables developers and security teams to maintain a robust security posture across diverse cloud environments. As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it provides deep visibility into infrastructure settings without requiring intrusive changes. It scans for potential risks, compliance gaps, and operational errors, ensuring that your deployments adhere to industry best practices.
By leveraging this tool, organizations can bridge the gap between rapid deployment and rigorous security. It supports major providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, offering detailed remediation guidance for every finding. This ensures that even complex multi-cloud setups remain secure, compliant, and optimized against modern threats.
Cloud Misconfiguration Scanner Use Cases
- Continuous security auditing for multi-cloud infrastructure.
- Automated compliance reporting for PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC2 standards.
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security validation post-deployment.
- Reducing manual overhead for DevOps and Security teams during regular audits.
- Identifying high-risk vulnerabilities like public S3 buckets or unencrypted databases.
How Cloud Misconfiguration Scanner Works
- The user provides cloud provider credentials (API keys or service account tokens) via a secure POST request.
- The scanner authenticates with the target cloud environment (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) using read-only permissions.
- The engine crawls cloud resources to evaluate configurations against security benchmarks and compliance frameworks.
- Findings are categorized by severity (High, Medium, Low) and mapped to specific resources.
- The skill returns a structured JSON report containing a detailed summary and actionable remediation steps.
Cloud Misconfiguration Scanner Setup
To integrate this skill into your workflow, ensure you have the necessary read-only credentials for your cloud provider. You can initiate a scan using a standard CLI tool:
curl -X 'POST' \
'https://api.mkkpro.com/security/cloud-misconfig-scanner' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"provider": "aws",
"credentials": {
"access_key_id": "YOUR_ACCESS_KEY",
"secret_access_key": "YOUR_SECRET_KEY",
"region": "us-east-1"
}
}'
Cloud Misconfiguration Scanner Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill returns a comprehensive data object that categorizes findings and provides a high-level summary of the cloud environment state.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
scan_id |
Unique identifier for the specific scan session. |
findings |
An array of objects detailing the issue, severity, and recommendation. |
compliance_impact |
List of regulatory frameworks affected (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2). |
summary |
Aggregated counts of scanned resources and categorized misconfigurations. |
Cloud Misconfiguration Scanner Advanced Features
- Multi-cloud support across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Alibaba Cloud.
- Mapping of findings to major regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Automated remediation guidance included for every identified misconfiguration.
- Scalable API architecture suitable for enterprise-grade automated security pipelines within Openclaw Skills.
- High-frequency scanning capabilities for CI/CD integration.
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