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Openssl

by Asleep · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
cross-platform ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install openssl
Description
Generate secure random strings, passwords, and cryptographic tokens using OpenSSL. Use when creating passwords, API keys, secrets, or any secure random data.
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent for generating random data, but review these points before installing: 1) Metadata omission: the SKILL.md runs external programs (openssl, tr, head, xxd, od); the skill should declare required binaries so you know the agent must have them on PATH. 2) Entropy caution: filtering base64 with 'tr -dc' or truncating output can reduce or bias entropy and may yield shorter strings than expected — prefer deterministic methods (e.g., openssl rand -hex for raw key material) and verify lengths. 3) Portability: some pipelines (xxd, od) may behave differently on non-Linux platforms. 4) Safety: the skill runs local commands but does not exfiltrate data; nevertheless ensure your agent runs in a secure environment and that any generated secrets are handled/stored securely. If you plan to use these commands programmatically (in services or client code), consider using a vetted cryptography library in your runtime language rather than shelling out to openssl plus filters.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: openssl Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle is benign. It provides instructions and commands for generating secure random strings, passwords, and cryptographic tokens using the standard `openssl rand` utility. All commands are local, do not access sensitive files, perform network operations, or attempt any form of prompt injection against the AI agent. The content is clearly aligned with its stated purpose.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name, description, and SKILL.md all describe generating secure random strings with OpenSSL — that is coherent. However, the skill metadata declares no required binaries even though the instructions explicitly call external utilities (openssl, tr, head, xxd, od). The metadata should list these as required binaries so callers know runtime dependencies.
Instruction Scope
The SKILL.md is narrowly scoped to running openssl rand and small text transformations; it does not request files, environment secrets, or external network calls. Caveats: piping through 'tr -dc' to restrict character sets can reduce or bias entropy and may produce shorter outputs (requiring loops to reach intended length). The PIN-generation pipeline is complex and depends on several utilities; it may behave unpredictably across platforms.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code files (instruction-only), so nothing is written to disk by the skill itself. This is the lowest-risk install posture.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables or credentials, which is appropriate for its purpose (local random generation).
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and does not request persistent privileges or modify other skills/configuration. Agent autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) but not combined with other risky requests.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install openssl
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /openssl
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of the openssl skill for secure random data generation. - Provides commands to generate passwords, API keys, tokens, and secrets with OpenSSL. - Includes examples for different character sets and output lengths. - Offers guidance on common use cases and best practices for cryptographic security. - Details how to adjust output character sets and explains output sizing for base64 and hex.
Metadata
Slug openssl
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 10
Active Installs 9
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Openssl?

Generate secure random strings, passwords, and cryptographic tokens using OpenSSL. Use when creating passwords, API keys, secrets, or any secure random data. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2329 downloads so far.

How do I install Openssl?

Run "/install openssl" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Openssl free?

Yes, Openssl is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Openssl support?

Openssl is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Openssl?

It is built and maintained by Asleep (@asleep123); the current version is v1.0.0.

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