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Install in OpenClaw
/install ping-beads
Description
Verify the bead daemon is alive and responsive
Usage Guidance
This skill appears low-risk and does only a local check of the bead daemon using the 'bd' program and bd.sock. Before installing, confirm that you actually run the 'beads' system and that 'bd' is a legitimate binary on your machine. Be aware the SKILL.md is brief and doesn't specify exact commands an agent should run — if you need stricter behavior, request or add precise instructions (for example, the exact 'bd' subcommand or socket path) so the agent doesn't have to guess how to perform the check.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: ping-beads
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle contains only metadata (`_meta.json`) and documentation (`SKILL.md`). There are no executable files (e.g., `run.sh`, `main.py`) or installation scripts provided within the bundle. The `SKILL.md` describes the skill's purpose and its dependency on an external `bd` binary but does not contain any instructions for the OpenClaw agent to execute commands, perform network calls, or engage in prompt injection. As such, the skill bundle itself is inert and poses no security risk.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description say 'verify bead daemon' and the declared required binary is 'bd', which matches the stated purpose. No unrelated binaries, env vars, or config paths are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays within the expected scope (checks bd.sock / the bead daemon). It is terse and does not include concrete shell commands for how to use 'bd' or how to inspect bd.sock; the examples show a 'ping-beads' command (the skill name) rather than an explicit 'bd' invocation, which could confuse implementers or an agent about the exact runtime actions to take.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is present (instruction-only). That is the lowest-risk model and appropriate for a simple local check.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required. That is proportionate for a local daemon health check.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill does not request always:true and does not require modifying other skills or system-wide configs. Autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) but the skill itself does not request elevated persistence.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install ping-beads - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/ping-beads - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial publish
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ping Beads?
Verify the bead daemon is alive and responsive. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1643 downloads so far.
How do I install Ping Beads?
Run "/install ping-beads" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Ping Beads free?
Yes, Ping Beads is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Ping Beads support?
Ping Beads is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Ping Beads?
It is built and maintained by Xejrax (@xejrax); the current version is v1.0.0.
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