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Description
Scan, harden, sign, and verify release artifacts with ReleaseGuard — the artifact policy engine for dist/ and release/ outputs.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears internally consistent with its purpose. Before installing or running it: (1) prefer the Homebrew install if available; (2) never blindly run curl ... | sh — review the install script or download the release artifact and verify checksums/signatures from the project's GitHub Releases; (3) provide cloud tokens (RELEASEGUARD_CLOUD_TOKEN) or OIDC tokens only when you intentionally use cloud features or keyless signing; (4) ensure the releaseguard binary on PATH is the official one you vetted; and (5) remember the skill is instruction-only — it only performs actions if the agent runs the releaseguard commands or you run the installer locally.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: releaseguard
Version: 0.1.5
The skill bundle describes a security tool for artifact hardening, but it includes high-risk installation instructions in SKILL.md that use the 'curl | sh' pattern, which is a common vector for remote code execution. While the documentation advises reviewing the script first, an autonomous agent might execute the command directly. Additionally, the _meta.json file contains an anomalous future-dated timestamp (1774412381985, corresponding to May 2026). Although no explicit malicious intent or data exfiltration was identified, these factors represent significant security risks in an agentic context.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description match the runtime instructions. The skill requires the releaseguard binary (declared) and the commands documented (check, fix, sbom, sign, obfuscate, verify, etc.) are consistent with an artifact policy engine.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions focus on running releaseguard against artifact paths (no instructions to read unrelated system files or secrets). The SKILL.md documents which flags trigger network calls and which require credentials. It does include install guidance that, if executed, would run system-level install commands — the instructions recommend reviewing scripts first.
Install Mechanism
The skill is instruction-only (no automatic install), which is low-risk. However SKILL.md suggests three install routes: Homebrew (recommended), direct GitHub releases, and a curl | sh installer. The piped-script pattern (curl ... | sh) is explicitly shown — this is common but risky if executed without review. The README does advise reviewing the script before running.
Credentials
Declared requires.env is empty, which is acceptable because core commands are offline. SKILL.md documents optional credentials (OIDC token for keyless Sigstore signing; RELEASEGUARD_CLOUD_TOKEN for cloud obfuscation/services; local private key files for local signing). Those optional credentials are proportionate to the features, but the metadata omission of these optional env vars is an inconsistency worth noting.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no requested config paths or persistent changes to other skills. The skill is user-invocable and can be invoked autonomously (platform default), which is expected for tools of this kind.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install releaseguard - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/releaseguard - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.5
# ReleaseGuard 0.1.5 Changelog
- No file or documentation changes detected in this version.
- Ensures consistency and stability pending future updates.
v0.1.2
Security scan remediation: Homebrew-first install, external services table, per-command network disclosure, offline vs network commands documented
v0.1.1
Initial release — scan, fix, sbom, sign, attest, verify, report, vex
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Releaseguard?
Scan, harden, sign, and verify release artifacts with ReleaseGuard — the artifact policy engine for dist/ and release/ outputs. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 320 downloads so far.
How do I install Releaseguard?
Run "/install releaseguard" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Releaseguard free?
Yes, Releaseguard is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Releaseguard support?
Releaseguard is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Releaseguard?
It is built and maintained by Siri (@asiridalugoda); the current version is v0.1.5.
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