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Description
Create and SSH into cloud Linux servers with root access, instantly hosting websites on https://<name>.workstation.md via nginx on port 80.
Usage Guidance
This skill tells you to install and run an unverified npm CLI that will create remote root-access servers you do not control. Before installing or using it, verify the npm package and its publisher (check npmjs.org page, package source code, and signatures), and confirm who operates the workstation.md backend and any billing or abuse policies. Never upload private keys or sensitive secrets to these remote machines; create a fresh, disposable SSH keypair for this use and delete it afterward. If you must try it, do so from an isolated environment (container or throwaway VM), inspect the installed package contents, and avoid transferring confidential data or credentials to the provisioned server.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: workstation
Version: 1.0.3
The skill bundle instructs the agent to provision remote Linux infrastructure by installing a global npm package (`workstation.md`) and transmitting the user's public SSH key to an external service. While the stated purpose is to provide ephemeral development environments, the automated installation of third-party software and the provisioning of remote servers (e.g., at 47.236.144.174) represent high-risk capabilities. The instructions in SKILL.md guide the agent to manage these remote instances with root access, which could be leveraged for unauthorized activities if the agent's logic is compromised.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md instructions match the advertised capability (provision a server, give root SSH, serve content on https://<name>.workstation.md). However, the skill provides no provenance (no homepage, unknown source) and does not explain billing/ownership or what backend is being used—so it's unclear who operates the hosts and why no cloud credentials are required.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions tell the agent/user to install a third-party npm CLI, generate/use local SSH keys, create remote root servers, run arbitrary commands as root, and copy files to those servers. Those actions are consistent with the stated purpose but expand the attack surface (remote hosts you do not control, potential exfiltration if secrets/files are copied). The SKILL.md grants broad discretion (run arbitrary commands on newly provisioned root boxes) without documenting limits or safeguards.
Install Mechanism
There is no declared install spec in the skill metadata, yet SKILL.md instructs `npm install -g workstation.md`. Installing an unverified global npm package runs arbitrary code on the local environment and is high risk if the package or its dependencies are malicious or compromised. The skill provides no package provenance, checksum, or official homepage to verify the package.
Credentials
The skill does not request environment variables or credentials, which is reasonable for a hosted service. It does, however, instruct reading/creating SSH keys under ~/.ssh. That is expected for SSH access, but users should avoid uploading private keys or sensitive files to these remote hosts. The lack of any billing/account explanation is unexpected for a service that creates ephemeral root servers.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not force-included (always:false) and does not request persistent privileges in the agent system. It instructs installing a global npm CLI and generating SSH keys, which are user-level changes but not platform-level privileges. Autonomous invocation is allowed (default) but not an additional red flag here.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install workstation - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/workstation - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.3
- Major documentation overhaul for clarity and brevity.
- Simplified step-by-step quick start guide for agents.
- Added explicit SSH key setup and public URL info.
- Clear workflow instructions for building and deploying projects.
- Expanded real-world usage suggestions for agents.
- No core functionality changes—documentation only.
v1.0.1
- Overhauled documentation for clarity, agent-focused workflow, and quick onboarding.
- Added detailed CLI reference with command flags and lifecycle management instructions.
- Provided a step-by-step guide specifically for AI agent usage.
- Clarified environment details and what’s included in each WORKSTATION.
- Removed long-form examples and in-depth user workflows in favor of concise getting-started steps.
v1.0.0
Initial release of WORKSTATION.md
- Instantly spin up Ubuntu 22.04 cloud servers with root SSH access and HTTPS web endpoints.
- Built-in public URL: anything on port 80 is served at https://<name>.workstation.md.
- Handy CLI for creating, extending, destroying, and listing workstations.
- Supports static websites, Python (Flask), and Node.js (Express) apps with easy nginx proxy instructions.
- Simple SSH usage patterns and file transfer (scp) examples included.
- Default environment includes Python 3, Node.js 20, git, nginx, and common tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WORKSTATION.md - Your Agent's Own Linux Server?
Create and SSH into cloud Linux servers with root access, instantly hosting websites on https://<name>.workstation.md via nginx on port 80. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 136 downloads so far.
How do I install WORKSTATION.md - Your Agent's Own Linux Server?
Run "/install workstation" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is WORKSTATION.md - Your Agent's Own Linux Server free?
Yes, WORKSTATION.md - Your Agent's Own Linux Server is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does WORKSTATION.md - Your Agent's Own Linux Server support?
WORKSTATION.md - Your Agent's Own Linux Server is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created WORKSTATION.md - Your Agent's Own Linux Server?
It is built and maintained by Ning Ren (@renning22); the current version is v1.0.3.
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