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RunPod pod management

by andrewharp · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.1
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Install in OpenClaw
/install runpod
Description
Manage RunPod GPU cloud instances - create, start, stop, connect to pods via SSH and API. Use when working with RunPod infrastructure, GPU instances, or need SSH access to remote GPU machines. Handles pod lifecycle, SSH proxy connections, filesystem mounting, and API queries. Requires runpodctl (brew install runpod/runpodctl/runpodctl).
Usage Guidance
What to check before installing: 1) This skill expects runpodctl, ssh, sshfs (FUSE) and a RunPod API key — the registry metadata doesn't list those binaries, so make sure you have them and trust runpodctl's source. 2) The mount script will read your SSH private key (from ~/.runpod/ssh/ or a path you set via RUNPOD_SSH_KEY) and write a known_hosts file under ~/.runpod/ssh/; mounting gives the remote root filesystem access to your local mountpoint — only mount pods you trust. 3) The script parses runpodctl output using grep -P (Perl regex); this may be non-portable on some systems (macOS grep may not support -P). 4) Host key handling uses StrictHostKeyChecking=accept-new (it will accept new host keys automatically and store them in the skill’s known_hosts file) — be aware of the security tradeoff. If you’re comfortable with these points and trust RunPod/runpodctl, the skill appears coherent. If unsure, inspect runpodctl and run the mount script in a sandboxed environment first.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: runpod Version: 1.0.1 The skill is classified as suspicious due to its use of high-risk capabilities, specifically the `scripts/mount_pod.sh` script. This script utilizes `sshfs` to mount the remote RunPod instance's root filesystem (`root@$IP:/`) locally, which grants extensive file system access. It also handles SSH keys (`IdentityFile`) and uses `StrictHostKeyChecking=accept-new` with a dedicated `known_hosts` file, which, while plausibly needed for managing dynamic cloud environments, represents a significant security capability. There is no clear evidence of intentional malicious behavior, data exfiltration, or prompt injection attempts against the agent; the risky behaviors are aligned with the stated purpose of managing and interacting with RunPod instances.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill is focused on RunPod pod lifecycle and SSH/SSHFS mounting. The SKILL.md and the mount script implement that functionality (calling runpodctl, using SSH keys, sshfs). However, the registry metadata declares no required binaries/env vars even though the instructions require runpodctl, ssh, and sshfs/fusermount; this appears to be an oversight rather than malicious mismatch.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are limited to RunPod operations: installing runpodctl, configuring an API key via runpodctl, managing SSH keys, and mounting pods via the included script. The script reads/writes SSH key and known_hosts files under ~/.runpod or ~/.ssh (expected for SSH/sshfs). It does parse runpodctl output (grep -oP) which is brittle and may fail on systems where grep lacks -P support; otherwise there is no scope creep (no unrelated system-wide reads or exfil endpoints).
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with a small helper script; there is no install spec or remote download, so nothing arbitrary is written to disk by an installer. The included shell script is the only code and its behavior is visible.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials, but the SKILL.md asks users to run 'runpodctl config --apiKey' (so an API key is required for RunPod use) and documents optional env vars RUNPOD_SSH_KEY and RUNPOD_KNOWN_HOSTS used by the script. The lack of declared required creds in metadata is a minor inconsistency but not an indication of hidden credential access.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request permanent always-on inclusion and does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings. The script will create directories under your home and write a per-skill known_hosts file (expected for SSH/sshfs usage).
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install runpod
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /runpod
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
Updated scripts/mount_pod.sh to address warning about stricthostchecking. SSH keys for known pods will now be stored in ~/.runpod/ssh/known_hosts on first connect and verified thereafter.
v1.0.0
Initial release – RunPod GPU cloud instance management skill. - Manage pod lifecycle: create, start, stop, and query RunPod GPU instances. - Easily connect to pods via SSH using runpodctl. - Supports SSHFS filesystem mounting with helper script. - Includes quick reference for common runpodctl commands. - Provides instructions for SSH key setup and configuration. - Details on accessing web services running inside pods via RunPod proxy URLs.
Metadata
Slug runpod
Version 1.0.1
License
All-time Installs 3
Active Installs 3
Total Versions 2
Frequently Asked Questions

What is RunPod pod management?

Manage RunPod GPU cloud instances - create, start, stop, connect to pods via SSH and API. Use when working with RunPod infrastructure, GPU instances, or need SSH access to remote GPU machines. Handles pod lifecycle, SSH proxy connections, filesystem mounting, and API queries. Requires runpodctl (brew install runpod/runpodctl/runpodctl). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1366 downloads so far.

How do I install RunPod pod management?

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

Is RunPod pod management free?

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

Which platforms does RunPod pod management support?

RunPod pod management is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created RunPod pod management?

It is built and maintained by andrewharp (@andrewharp); the current version is v1.0.1.

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