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Description
A cognitive protocol for safely managing and auditing OpenClaw application upgrades. Analyzes configuration-level risks (schema, defaults) and runtime-level...
Usage Guidance
This skill is a docs-first, instruction-only upgrade audit protocol and appears coherent with its stated purpose. Before installing or invoking it: 1) Be aware the protocol expects to read local OpenClaw config and logs (openclaw.json, session files, gateway logs) and run OpenClaw CLI commands — grant file/command access only if you trust the agent. 2) It may suggest running backup/cleanup commands; do a manual backup and review any deletion commands before executing. 3) The skill fetches changelogs (network access) which is expected for its task; ensure changelog sources are trusted. 4) If you plan to allow autonomous execution, consider limiting the agent's runtime permissions (or require operator confirmation) for actions that modify files or delete backups. Overall, nothing here is disproportionate or unrelated to upgrade auditing.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: upgrade-guardian
Version: 1.0.0
The 'upgrade-guardian' skill is a legitimate cognitive protocol designed to assist agents in auditing and verifying OpenClaw application upgrades. It provides structured guidance for analyzing changelogs, assessing risks, and performing post-upgrade verification using standard CLI tools (e.g., `openclaw doctor`, `jq`, `grep`). The instructions in SKILL.md and the verification commands in references/VERIFICATION_CHECKLIST.md are consistent with the stated purpose of system administration and lack any indicators of malicious intent, such as data exfiltration, unauthorized persistence, or prompt injection aimed at bypassing security controls.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description claim an upgrade-audit protocol for OpenClaw; the SKILL.md and reference docs only request actions and data consistent with that purpose (changelog analysis, reading openclaw.json, running verification checks). No unrelated credentials, binaries, or external services are required.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions direct the agent to fetch changelogs, parse them, cross-reference openclaw.json and active workflows, generate reports, and run verification commands (openclaw doctor, openclaw status, backup, log checks). Those operations are within scope for upgrade auditing. The docs reference reading workspace and home-path session files and saving reports under workspace-relative kb/logs/ paths — appropriate for an audit tool. There are no instructions to collect or transmit data to unexpected external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files. No packages or remote downloads are requested, minimizing persistence and supply-chain risk.
Credentials
The skill does not declare any required env vars, credentials, or config paths beyond reading local OpenClaw config and logs (openclaw.json, ~/.openclaw sessions/logs, workspace kb/). Those data sources are proportionate to performing a pre/post-upgrade audit. No unrelated secrets or external tokens are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request system-wide persistence. It recommends saving reports inside the agent workspace, which is reasonable for audit artifacts. The skill does include commands that could modify or delete local backups if executed (example backup cleanup patterns), but those are described as operator actions and are reasonable within an upgrade workflow.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install upgrade-guardian - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/upgrade-guardian - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the Upgrade Guardian cognitive protocol for OpenClaw application upgrades.
- Provides a multi-phase upgrade process focusing on both configuration-level and runtime-level risks.
- Introduces advanced semantic changelog analysis to identify and prevent silent breaking changes.
- Defines standardized audit, mitigation, and verification procedures with workspace-relative artifact archival.
- Emphasizes conservative risk management and operator involvement throughout the upgrade cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upgrade Guardian?
A cognitive protocol for safely managing and auditing OpenClaw application upgrades. Analyzes configuration-level risks (schema, defaults) and runtime-level... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 216 downloads so far.
How do I install Upgrade Guardian?
Run "/install upgrade-guardian" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Upgrade Guardian free?
Yes, Upgrade Guardian is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Upgrade Guardian support?
Upgrade Guardian is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Upgrade Guardian?
It is built and maintained by Radon Co (@radonx); the current version is v1.0.0.
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