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Wake-on-LAN
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kingofqin2026
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· v1.2.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install wake-lan
Description
Send Wake-on-LAN magic packets to wake sleeping devices on your LAN using saved aliases or direct MAC/IP via CLI or Python on Linux, macOS, and Android.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says: send Wake-on-LAN packets and manage a small local alias database. Before installing, note: (1) you will need to install the wakeonlan Python package yourself (SKILL.md instructs this); (2) the skill will create and write references/devices.json inside the skill directory to store aliases — inspect that file if you care about stored MAC/IP entries; (3) it invokes the wakeonlan CLI and also opens raw UDP sockets (to broadcast and target IPs) which is necessary for WOL but will send network traffic on your LAN — ensure that is acceptable in your environment; (4) WOL may not work over Wi‑Fi or some routers and Termux/Android may block broadcasts; (5) if you want extra assurance, review scripts/wol.py locally (it is short and readable) before use. There are no apparent requests for credentials or unexpected network endpoints.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: wake-lan
Version: 1.2.0
The wake-on-lan skill provides standard functionality for sending magic packets to wake devices on a local network. The implementation in scripts/wol.py uses safe subprocess handling to prevent shell injection and includes a raw UDP socket fallback for compatibility. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious prompt injection, or unauthorized network communication beyond the stated purpose of the tool.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the implementation: the script sends WOL magic packets (via the wakeonlan CLI and raw UDP sockets) and manages saved device aliases. No unrelated credentials, binaries, or system paths are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md tells the agent to install the wakeonlan Python package and to run the included script. The script only reads/writes references/devices.json inside the skill directory and sends UDP packets to broadcast or specified IPs — all within the expected scope for WOL functionality. It does call subprocess.run to invoke the wakeonlan CLI (expected) and opens raw UDP sockets (expected fallback for some platforms).
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with no automated install spec. SKILL.md instructs users to run `pip install wakeonlan`; the absence of an install block is not dangerous but means the package must be installed manually by the user. No remote archive downloads or unusual install steps are present.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, no credentials, and no config paths outside its own references/devices.json. The local JSON file used to store aliases is proportionate to the described purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not modify other skills or global agent settings. It stores its own device list under the skill directory (references/devices.json), which is normal for persistent state.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install wake-lan - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/wake-lan - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.2.0
v1.2.0: Dual-method WOL (wakeonlan CLI + raw UDP). User-managed device aliases. Termux/Android compatible. No hardcoded data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wake-on-LAN?
Send Wake-on-LAN magic packets to wake sleeping devices on your LAN using saved aliases or direct MAC/IP via CLI or Python on Linux, macOS, and Android. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 49 downloads so far.
How do I install Wake-on-LAN?
Run "/install wake-lan" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Wake-on-LAN free?
Yes, Wake-on-LAN is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Wake-on-LAN support?
Wake-on-LAN is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Wake-on-LAN?
It is built and maintained by kingofqin2026 (@kingofqin2026); the current version is v1.2.0.
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