Integrate real-time VirusTotal malware scanning and threat protection into your AI agent workflow.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install install-vt-sentinel
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 install-vt-sentinel 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 VT Sentinel Security Plugin?
VT Sentinel is a powerful security extension designed to protect your local system and development environment from malicious files and risky operations. As a core component within the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, this plugin bridges the gap between AI-driven development and cybersecurity by providing automated scanning capabilities. It utilizes the VirusTotal AI API to offer deep insights into file safety without requiring complex initial setups.
This plugin acts as a gatekeeper, monitoring file interactions and ensuring that any software or script handled by your AI agent undergoes rigorous analysis. By leveraging both traditional antivirus engines and modern AI code insight, it identifies threats that static analysis might miss, making it a critical tool for developers who prioritize security and system integrity.
VT Sentinel Security Plugin Use Cases
- Automatically scanning files created or downloaded by your AI agent for potential malware.
- Performing hash lookups against global threat databases to verify file integrity.
- Utilizing AI Code Insight to analyze suspicious scripts for malicious logic.
- Implementing an active defense layer that blocks dangerous command patterns and malicious execution.
- Streamlining security audits for project dependencies and binaries within a secure sandbox.
How VT Sentinel Security Plugin Works
- The user or agent initiates the installation using the command line interface to register the security plugin.
- The system downloads the package and automatically loads relevant hooks and security skills into the gateway.
- Upon gateway restart, VT Sentinel begins monitoring file system events and command execution requests.
- When a file scan is triggered, the plugin sends file metadata or hashes to VirusTotal for analysis.
- The plugin interprets the security report and either allows the operation or blocks it based on the detected threat level.
VT Sentinel Security Plugin Setup
Setting up this security layer is designed to be a zero-configuration experience using Openclaw Skills management tools:
# Install the VT Sentinel plugin
openclaw plugins install openclaw-plugin-vt-sentinel
# Restart the gateway to enable security hooks
openclaw gateway restart
# Confirm the plugin is active
openclaw plugins list | grep vt-sentinel
While the plugin works out of the box, you can increase your scan rate limits by adding a personal API key:
openclaw plugins config openclaw-plugin-vt-sentinel apiKey YOUR_VIRUSTOTAL_KEY
VT Sentinel Security Plugin Data Schema & Taxonomy
The plugin organizes security data and configuration settings within the standard environment structure. Key data points include:
| Component | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
apiKey |
Configuration | Optional VirusTotal API key for higher rate limits. |
vt_scan_file |
Skill | Function to perform full file uploads and multi-engine analysis. |
vt_check_hash |
Skill | Function for rapid reputation checks using file hashes. |
plugins.deny |
Policy | List of blocked plugin actions used for troubleshooting security overrides. |
vt_upload_consent |
Workflow | Management of user permissions for uploading sensitive data. |
VT Sentinel Security Plugin Advanced Features
- Zero-config integration with VirusTotal AI API for immediate protection.
- Automated background scanning of all downloaded or generated files.
- Real-time blocking of malicious file execution and suspicious command sequences.
- AI-powered code analysis to detect hidden logic bombs and obfuscated malware.
- Flexible configuration options via openclaw.json for enterprise-level rate limiting.
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