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Gateway Watchdog Discord
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Jonathan Jing
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· v1.0.2
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/install openclaw-gateway-watchdog-skill
Description
Monitor OpenClaw gateway health with a watchdog state machine, Discord alerts, cooldown dedupe, and isolated fallback deployment on macOS. Use when users wan...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it claims, but review and control the following before installing: 1) Inspect ~/.openclaw/watchdogs/gateway-discord/config.env before sourcing it (it may contain Discord tokens); 2) Prefer webhook mode (DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL) if you want single-channel alerts and simpler permissions; 3) Test manually (GW_WATCHDOG_ENABLE_RESTART=0) before enabling auto-restart to avoid unexpected restarts; 4) If using the macOS installer, review the generated plist and only bootstrap it if you trust the behavior (it will create a LaunchAgent in your user domain); 5) Confirm the OpenClaw CLI path used by the script matches your expected install to avoid unintended commands. If you want extra assurance, run the script in a controlled/test environment and inspect event logs under ~/.openclaw/watchdogs/gateway-discord/.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-gateway-watchdog-skill
Version: 1.0.2
The skill is classified as suspicious due to its powerful system modification capabilities and external communication, even though these actions are explicitly documented and align with the stated purpose of a gateway watchdog. Key indicators include the `scripts/gateway-watchdog.sh` script's ability to execute `openclaw doctor --fix` (which can modify OpenClaw's configuration), `openclaw gateway restart`, and manipulate `openclaw.json` and `openclaw.json.good` files for auto-recovery. Additionally, `scripts/install-launchd.sh` installs a macOS LaunchAgent for persistence, and the core script sends alerts to external Discord endpoints via `curl`. While the documentation (SKILL.md, README.md) clearly outlines these features and includes security notes, the inherent risk associated with such broad system access and modification capabilities, even without clear malicious intent, warrants a 'suspicious' classification.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (OpenClaw gateway watchdog + Discord alerts) align with required binaries (bash, python3, openclaw), the declared config requirement (channels.discord.enabled), and the included scripts which perform health checks, notify Discord, and optionally restart the gateway.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs running the included scripts, using OpenClaw cron or a macOS LaunchAgent, and storing runtime data under ~/.openclaw/watchdogs/gateway-discord. The instructions do not ask to read unrelated system files or exfiltrate data to unexpected endpoints; referenced files (openclaw.json and baseline) are relevant to auto-recovery.
Install Mechanism
No remote install/fetch steps are present (instruction-only plus bundled scripts). The provided macOS installer script writes a user LaunchAgent plist into ~/Library/LaunchAgents — expected for the fallback behavior.
Credentials
The skill expects Discord delivery credentials (webhook or bot token + channel ID) via env or a local config.env located in the skill's base dir; these are proportional to sending alerts. The skill can read and restore openclaw.json from a baseline and runs openclaw doctor/restart commands — privileged but consistent with an opt-in auto-recovery feature. Users should note config.env may contain secrets and is sourced by the script.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true and is not forced into every agent run. It offers a user-level LaunchAgent installer that creates/loads a plist in the user's LaunchAgents directory — this is expected for a persistent fallback worker but is a meaningful change to user launchd state and requires user confirmation before loading.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-gateway-watchdog-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-gateway-watchdog-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.2
Added simplified installation instructions to SKILL.md and README.md.
v1.0.1
Rename display name to Gateway Watchdog Discord for shorter ClawHub listing.
v1.0.0
Initial public release: Discord-first gateway watchdog with cron + launchd fallback, dedupe/cooldown, and sanitized config placeholders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Watchdog Discord?
Monitor OpenClaw gateway health with a watchdog state machine, Discord alerts, cooldown dedupe, and isolated fallback deployment on macOS. Use when users wan... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 650 downloads so far.
How do I install Gateway Watchdog Discord?
Run "/install openclaw-gateway-watchdog-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Gateway Watchdog Discord free?
Yes, Gateway Watchdog Discord is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Gateway Watchdog Discord support?
Gateway Watchdog Discord is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Gateway Watchdog Discord?
It is built and maintained by Jonathan Jing (@jonathanjing); the current version is v1.0.2.
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