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Slv Validator
by
ELSOUL LABO B.V.
· GitHub ↗
· v0.13.15
· MIT-0
688
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Install in OpenClaw
/install slv-validator
Description
Deploys and manages Solana validators on mainnet and testnet using Ansible playbooks and Jinja2 templates for multiple validator types including jito, agave,...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a genuine Solana-validator deployment helper, but review these before installing or running it: 1) The registry metadata omits required binaries (ansible-core, SSH, optional solana-cli/ERPC), so expect to run installs and supply SSH keys yourself. 2) Inspect any playbook that copies keys (copy_keys.yml) — prefer generating keys on the target server rather than uploading private keys from your workstation. 3) Do NOT blindly run curl|sh installers (README suggests release.anza.xyz); fetch and inspect remote install scripts first. 4) Verify external endpoints listed (jito.*, erpc.global, snapshot URLs) are expected/trusted for your deployment. 5) Run ansible with --check (dry-run), review generated inventory and playbook variable values, and confirm before any destructive steps (stop/cleanup/migrate). If you want higher assurance, ask the skill author for the full Ansible playbook sources (so you can audit copy_keys.yml and any tasks that access secrets) or run these tools in a sandboxed environment first.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: slv-validator
Version: 0.13.15
The skill is a legitimate and well-structured toolkit for deploying and managing Solana validators (Agave, Jito, and Firedancer) using Ansible playbooks. It includes a prerequisite setup script (`scripts/setup.sh`) that uses standard installation methods for ansible-core and the Solana CLI, and the agent instructions (`AGENT.md`) emphasize security best practices such as input validation, mandatory user confirmation for destructive actions, and the protection of private keys. All external references, such as those to Jito (jito.wtf), Anza (anza.xyz), and ERPC (erpc.global), are standard infrastructure within the Solana ecosystem.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill claims to deploy/manage Solana validators and the included SKILL.md, AGENT.md, example inventory, and setup script are consistent with that purpose. However the registry metadata declares no required binaries or env vars while the documentation clearly requires ansible-core, SSH access, and (optionally) solana-cli and an ERPC API endpoint. The omission of declared prerequisites is a mismatch worth noting.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions direct the agent to collect SSH info, SSH key paths, generate inventories, run ansible-playbook against remote servers, configure systemd/UFW/fail2ban, and to use playbooks that include 'copy_keys.yml' (copy validator keys to node). Those actions legitimately belong to a validator operator, but they require the agent (or user) to handle private keys and run potentially destructive operations. The docs warn not to log/store private keys, but the skill gives the agent capability to read key paths and transfer keys—this is sensitive and should be confirmed and audited before use. The instructions also reference external snapshot/block-engine endpoints and an optional ERPC API key (not declared in metadata).
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only), which reduces risk. The included scripts/setup.sh installs ansible-core via pip/apt/brew (standard). Documentation suggests installing solana-cli via a curl|sh install URL (https://release.anza.xyz/stable/install), which is an external installer — executing that without inspection is higher risk. Overall install behavior is typical for this tooling but the curl-based install recommendation should be treated cautiously.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or primary credential, and that generally fits the files. The docs do mention an optional ERPC API key / reference_rpc_url and require SSH private key paths for Ansible connections; those are operationally necessary but were not declared in registry metadata. No unrelated cloud credentials (AWS/GCP) are requested, which is appropriate.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and normal autonomous invocation behavior — appropriate. The skill writes runtime templates to ~/.slv/template/ (user-local) and configures remote services via Ansible; it does not request permanent platform-wide privileges or modify other skills. No 'always:true' or other excessive persistence is present.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install slv-validator - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/slv-validator - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.13.15
No file changes detected in this version.
- No changes in code or documentation.
- No user or developer action required.
v0.13.14
- No changes to files in this release.
- Version bump only (0.13.14); no new features or bug fixes included.
v0.13.13
- Documentation updated in SKILL.md (no changes to code or features).
- Maintains all previous functionality; no user-facing changes.
v0.13.12
Version 0.13.12 of slv-validator
- No file changes detected in this version.
- No user-facing changes, feature additions, or bug fixes are present.
- All CLI mappings, playbooks, and documentation remain as previously released.
v0.13.11
No changes detected in this release.
- No file changes or documentation updates were made in version 0.13.11.
v0.13.9
Version 0.13.9
- No file changes detected in this release.
- No user-visible changes or updates since the previous version.
v0.13.7
No file changes detected in this version.
- No user-visible changes; documentation and functionality remain the same as the previous release.
v0.13.6
slv-validator 0.13.6
- No code or documentation changes detected in this release.
- This version is functionally identical to the previous release.
v0.13.5
Version 0.13.5 of slv-validator
• Documentation update only; no code or file changes detected.
• SKILL.md content remains the same.
• No new features, fixes, or operational changes in this release.
v0.13.4
Version 0.13.4 of slv-validator
- No file changes detected in this release.
- No functional or documentation updates included.
- This version is identical to the previous release.
v0.13.1
slv-validator 0.13.1
- No file changes detected for this version.
- Documentation, features, and playbooks remain unchanged.
- Safe to update without altering existing deployments.
v0.13.0
Version 0.13.0 of slv-validator
- No file changes detected in this version.
- No user-facing changes or updates in documentation, playbooks, commands, or skill structure.
v0.11.10
Version 0.11.10 of slv-validator
- No file changes detected in this release.
- Documentation and playbook structure remain unchanged.
v0.11.9
Version 0.11.9 of slv-validator
- No code or content changes detected in this release.
- Documentation, features, and playbook mappings remain the same as the previous version.
v0.11.8
No user-facing changes in this release (0.11.8); documentation and code are unchanged.
v0.11.7
slv-validator 0.11.7
- No code or documentation changes detected in this release.
- All files remain unchanged from the previous version.
v0.11.6
- Version bump to 0.11.6 with no code or documentation changes detected.
- No file changes were made in this release.
v0.11.5
No changes detected in this version.
- Version bump to 0.11.5 with no file changes.
- Functionality and documentation remain unchanged from the previous release.
v0.11.4
Version 0.11.4
- No file changes detected; documentation and functionality remain unchanged.
- Existing features, playbook mappings, and CLI commands are as previously documented.
v0.11.3
slv-validator 0.11.3
- No code or documentation changes in this release.
- Version bump only.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slv Validator?
Deploys and manages Solana validators on mainnet and testnet using Ansible playbooks and Jinja2 templates for multiple validator types including jito, agave,... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 688 downloads so far.
How do I install Slv Validator?
Run "/install slv-validator" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Slv Validator free?
Yes, Slv Validator is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Slv Validator support?
Slv Validator is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Slv Validator?
It is built and maintained by ELSOUL LABO B.V. (@poppin-fumi); the current version is v0.13.15.
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