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Age
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BytesAgain2
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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/install age
Description
age file encryption reference — the modern, simple alternative to GPG. Covers key generation, X25519 encryption, SSH key support, passphrase mode, pipe patte...
README (SKILL.md)
age Encryption Reference
Simple, modern file encryption with age.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
intro |
Overview, philosophy, GPG comparison |
keygen |
Key generation, SSH keys, management |
encrypt |
Encryption operations and pipe patterns |
decrypt |
Decryption and error handling |
recipes |
Backups, git, team sharing, SOPS |
plugins |
YubiKey, TPM, rage, passage ecosystem |
security |
Threat model and security limits |
Usage Guidance
This skill is a documentation/reference for the age encryption tool and appears internally consistent. Before using it: (1) review and understand any example commands that reference local private keys (~/.ssh, identity files) or cloud endpoints (aws s3, curl to GitHub) — do not run them blindly, since they can read or upload sensitive data; (2) verify you have the genuine age/rage binaries and any plugins installed from official sources before following install instructions; (3) treat the included scripts as plaintext documentation (they print examples) and avoid executing them on systems where you don't want commands like tar, mysqldump, aws s3 cp, or curl to run; (4) if you plan to let an agent invoke this skill autonomously, lock down what the agent is allowed to access (SSH keys, AWS credentials, local files) because many examples assume access to those resources even though the skill itself doesn't request them.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (age encryption reference) match the provided SKILL.md and the included script which is a text/manual-style helper. Examples reference age, keygen, SSH, sops, YubiKey and related tools — all coherent with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
The instructions include example commands that reference system paths (~/.ssh, ~/.config/age), network endpoints (curl https://github.com/username.keys), and third-party CLIs (aws s3 cp, sops). These are example usage patterns appropriate for an encryption reference, but users/agents must not run them automatically since they touch local keys, cloud storage, or external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is present and the skill is instruction-only (plus a script that prints documentation). Nothing is downloaded or written to disk by an installer, so install risk is low.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials. Example commands show use of existing tools/credentials (AWS CLI, ssh keys) but the skill does not request any secrets itself — this is proportionate for an encryption reference.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent or elevated platform privileges. It does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install age - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/age - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
publish v1.0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Age?
age file encryption reference — the modern, simple alternative to GPG. Covers key generation, X25519 encryption, SSH key support, passphrase mode, pipe patte... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 152 downloads so far.
How do I install Age?
Run "/install age" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Age free?
Yes, Age is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Age support?
Age is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Age?
It is built and maintained by BytesAgain2 (@ckchzh); the current version is v1.0.0.
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