A comprehensive automation tool for generating, linting, and explaining Apache .htaccess configurations for security and performance.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install htaccess-toolkit
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What is htaccess Toolkit?
The htaccess Toolkit is a powerful addition to your collection of Openclaw Skills designed to simplify the complex world of Apache server configuration. It provides a structured way to handle URL rewrites, security headers, compression, and CORS policies without the risk of manual syntax errors. This skill is essential for developers who need to ensure their web servers are secure, fast, and following best practices.
Beyond simple generation, the toolkit features a robust linter that checks for 10 critical rule violations, such as unclosed modules or missing flags. By integrating these Openclaw Skills into your workflow, you can move from manual experimentation to a programmatic, validated approach to server management.
htaccess Toolkit Use Cases
- Automating HTTPS redirects and WWW vs. non-WWW URL normalization.
- Hardening WordPress installations by protecting sensitive files like wp-config.php.
- Auditing existing .htaccess files for security vulnerabilities and logical errors.
- Implementing aggressive browser caching and Gzip compression for better performance.
- Managing complex CORS headers for cross-domain API access.
How htaccess Toolkit Works
- The user specifies desired server behaviors through command-line flags such as security level, caching types, or specific rewrite rules.
- The toolkit processes these flags against a library of pre-defined, tested Apache snippets.
- A generated .htaccess file is produced, or an existing file is analyzed by the built-in linter.
- The linter runs 10 specific validation checks to ensure the configuration won't break the server or leave it vulnerable.
- Optionally, the 'explain' command breaks down complex regex and directives into human-readable text for developer review.
htaccess Toolkit Setup
To start using these Openclaw Skills, ensure you have Python 3 installed and the toolkit scripts available in your project directory.
# Check available presets
python3 scripts/htaccess.py presets
# Generate a basic secure configuration
python3 scripts/htaccess.py generate --security basic --compression -o .htaccess
# Validate your current configuration
python3 scripts/htaccess.py lint .htaccess --strict
htaccess Toolkit Data Schema & Taxonomy
The toolkit organizes its operations around specialized presets and validation rules. The following table summarizes the primary data categories:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Rewrites | Handles URL logic (HTTPS, trailing slashes, extensions). |
| Security | Applies header sets like HSTS and XSS protection. |
| Caching | Defines Expire and Cache-Control headers. |
| Protection | Restricts access to sensitive files and prevents hotlinking. |
| Linter Rules | 10 distinct checks including rewrite-no-engine and missing-l-flag. |
htaccess Toolkit Advanced Features
- CI/CD Integration: Use the --strict flag in linting to fail builds if configuration errors are detected.
- JSON Output: Export linting results and presets in JSON format for consumption by other automated tools.
- WordPress Hardening: Specialized protection presets for wp-config and xmlrpc targets.
- Granular CORS Control: Support for both permissive and domain-specific Cross-Origin Resource Sharing policies.
- Multi-directive Explanation: Converts dense mod_rewrite logic into plain English for easier debugging.
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