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OpenClaw MCP Debugger
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System Architect Zero
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install openclaw-mcp-debugger
Description
Universal adapter diagnostics for Model Context Protocol (MCP). It automatically detects connection issues between agents and external tools, providing deep-...
Usage Guidance
This SKILL.md claims powerful, system-level debugging and automatic repair but provides no code, no declared installs, and no permissions—yet tells the agent to run an npx command which would download and run remote code. Treat this as suspicious: do not run or allow autonomous use unless you can verify the package source and contents. Ask the publisher for: (1) the npm/package source or a checksum so you can audit the downloaded code; (2) an explicit install spec and a list of required binaries and permissions; (3) clear, minimal actions the skill will perform (which processes, which ports/files). If you must try it, do so in an isolated environment (ephemeral VM or container) with least privilege and network restrictions.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-mcp-debugger
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle contains only metadata and documentation for a Model Context Protocol (MCP) diagnostic tool. No executable code, suspicious network calls, or prompt injection attempts were found in _meta.json or SKILL.md. The described functionality (latency tracking and server health checks) is consistent with standard developer tools for monitoring agent-tool connections.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md claims deep packet/handshake inspection, latency tracking, and an Auto-Fixer that restarts local MCP servers (e.g., SQLite, Google Search, custom adapters). Those capabilities normally require system binaries, network/socket access, and elevated privileges, but the skill declares no required binaries, no config paths, and no credentials. The capability claims are not justified by the declared requirements.
Instruction Scope
The runtime instructions are high-level and largely vague. The only concrete command shown is 'npx openclaw skill run openclaw-mcp-debugger --all' which instructs fetching and running remote code. The SKILL.md offers no explicit, scoped steps for what to read, which processes to restart, or what files/ports it will touch—giving the agent broad discretion without constraints.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec in the registry, but the usage explicitly suggests invoking npx, which would download and execute code from the npm registry at runtime. That introduces a remote code-fetching vector not captured in the registry metadata and carries risk because the fetched package is not present for review here.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are declared, yet the described features (interacting with local servers, restarting services, inspecting adapters that may require credentials) would typically need access to system services, sockets, or cloud credentials. The absence of declared permissions or requirements is disproportionate to the claimed functionality.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and is user-invocable (normal). However, the Auto-Fixer behavior implies modifying or restarting local services; if the agent is allowed to invoke this skill autonomously, that increases blast radius. The registry metadata itself does not request persistent privileges, but the semantics in the SKILL.md imply potentially privileged operations.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-mcp-debugger - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-mcp-debugger - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
openclaw-mcp-debugger 1.0.0
- Initial release of a universal diagnostics toolkit for Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Automatically detects and reports connection issues between agents and external tools.
- Provides deep-trace debugging, protocol handshake audits, and binary stream inspections.
- Tracks latency and round-trip time between LLMs and integrated adapters.
- Auto-fixes by restarting crashed MCP servers (e.g., SQLite, Google Search, custom adapters).
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenClaw MCP Debugger?
Universal adapter diagnostics for Model Context Protocol (MCP). It automatically detects connection issues between agents and external tools, providing deep-... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1608 downloads so far.
How do I install OpenClaw MCP Debugger?
Run "/install openclaw-mcp-debugger" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is OpenClaw MCP Debugger free?
Yes, OpenClaw MCP Debugger is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does OpenClaw MCP Debugger support?
OpenClaw MCP Debugger is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created OpenClaw MCP Debugger?
It is built and maintained by System Architect Zero (@tmstudio667-commits); the current version is v1.0.0.
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