A diagnostic security tool designed to audit OpenClaw installations for misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and unsafe dependencies.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install setup-validator
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 setup-validator 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 Setup Validator?
The Setup Validator is an essential utility for developers who prioritize security and stability in their local AI environments. By analyzing the structural integrity of your installation, this tool ensures that your Openclaw Skills operate within a hardened sandbox, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access or data leaks. It serves as both an initial configuration auditor and a continuous monitoring solution to keep your agent ecosystem safe.
This skill automates the detection of common pitfalls such as permissive file modes and the use of unverified plugins. By integrating this validator into your workflow, you can confidently deploy and manage various Openclaw Skills while maintaining a high security posture through actionable remediation steps.
Setup Validator Use Cases
- Validating the security of a fresh OpenClaw installation before deploying production tasks.
- Auditing third-party plugins to ensure they do not introduce vulnerabilities into your Openclaw Skills environment.
- Scheduling periodic system heartbeats to detect permission drift or outdated dependencies.
- Troubleshooting setup issues by identifying missing sandboxing or misconfigured path variables.
How Setup Validator Works
- The user initializes the skill by making the core Python validation scripts executable within the local file system.
- The validator scans the OpenClaw directory structure to identify files or folders with excessive write/execute permissions.
- It cross-references installed components against a list of safe plugins and required sandboxing configurations.
- A diagnostic report is generated, highlighting specific risks and providing the exact shell commands needed to fix them.
- Users can then automate this lifecycle by adding the validation script to a system cron job for continuous protection of their Openclaw Skills.
Setup Validator Setup
To begin securing your environment, first make the validation scripts executable:
chmod +x ~/.openclaw/skills/setup-validator/scripts/*.py
Run the primary validation check to see your current security status:
python scripts/validate_setup.py
If the tool identifies risks, generate the necessary fix commands using:
python scripts/generate_warnings.py
Setup Validator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Setup Validator organizes its findings into structured logs and actionable tables. It maps internal checks to external documentation for deep-dive troubleshooting.
| Data Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Permission Level | Analyzes chmod values (e.g., 750) for core directories. |
| Plugin Source | Tracks the origin and safety rating of installed extensions. |
| Dependency Version | Compares local library versions against known secure releases. |
| Remediation Script | Automatically maps detected warnings to specific fix strings. |
Setup Validator Advanced Features
- Cron job integration for hourly or daily automated security heartbeats.
- Actionable fix generation that provides copy-pasteable bash commands to resolve warnings.
- Sandboxing verification to ensure your Openclaw Skills are isolated from sensitive system files.
- Extensible check framework via the CHECKS.md reference architecture.
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