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/install release-guard
Description
Guard skill releases with pre-publish validation, quality checks, and safety gates. Use before publishing any skill to ensure it meets minimum standards, pas...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a local, bash-based pre-release checker and is not obviously malicious, but several things don't add up and you should be cautious:
- Documentation vs implementation: SKILL.md claims Node.js and detailed security/dependency scans; the included scripts are pure bash and do not perform dependency or vulnerability scans. Ask the author to clarify or provide the promised scanners (or supply steps to install the optional security-auditor).
- Odd rule: SKILL.md requires 'No Chinese characters in documentation' — this is discriminatory and unexpected. The scripts do not enforce it; ask why that rule exists and consider whether you want such a restriction enforced in your pipeline.
- Minor risks: the main script uses eval to run condition strings (currently with static inputs) and will chmod files in --fix mode; run it on a copy or in CI sandbox first to verify behavior. The secret-detection is a simple grep which can produce false negatives/positives — do not rely on it as a full secret scanner.
Recommendations before installing or using widely:
- Run the scripts on a non-production copy of a skill directory to observe behavior.
- Request clarification from the publisher about the Node.js requirement and about where/what security scans are executed; if they intend to include an external 'security-auditor', get its source or install instructions.
- If you plan to enable auto-fix, review the fix actions (mkdir, chmod) to ensure they are acceptable for your CI/host environment.
- Prefer running this inside an isolated CI job or container rather than on a developer workstation until you validate it.
If the author provides a corrected SKILL.md (remove inaccurate Node.js claim, document any external tools used) and/or integrates a real vulnerability scanner, confidence in coherence would increase.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: release-guard
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is a validation utility for other OpenClaw skills but contains a shell injection vulnerability in `scripts/release-check.sh`. The script's `check` function uses `eval` on strings containing the user-provided directory path (`$SKILL_DIR`) without sanitization, which could allow arbitrary command execution if the script is run on a maliciously named directory. While the logic appears intended for legitimate quality assurance, the use of `eval` on external input is a high-risk implementation flaw.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description line up with the included scripts and reference docs: the repo contains a bash release-check.sh and test.sh that perform local file checks and produce a pass/fail score. However SKILL.md claims Node.js 18+ is required and promises security scans and dependency audits; the provided scripts are pure bash and do not perform dependency vulnerability scanning or run Node tooling. The Node.js requirement appears unnecessary or inaccurate.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are limited to running scripts against a local skill directory; the scripts only read files (SKILL.md, README.md, references/, scripts/) and may chmod scripts when --fix is used. No network calls, external endpoints, or credential access are present. Inconsistencies: SKILL.md references checks (dependency audits, security scans) that are not implemented, and it includes a documented rule 'No Chinese characters in documentation' which is not enforced by the scripts. The scripts use eval for running condition strings (the script is static today, but eval is a potential source of risk if the script is modified).
Install Mechanism
No install spec; this is instruction-plus-scripts only. Nothing downloads or writes arbitrary code beyond the included scripts. Low install risk.
Credentials
The skill does not request environment variables, credentials, or config paths. It only operates on the target skill-directory provided by the user. This is proportionate to the stated purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
Flags: always is false and autonomous invocation is allowed by default. The scripts do not attempt to persist configuration outside the provided skill directory; their only write action in fix mode is creating a references/ directory and chmod-ing scripts. They do 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 release-guard - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/release-guard - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Release Guard?
Guard skill releases with pre-publish validation, quality checks, and safety gates. Use before publishing any skill to ensure it meets minimum standards, pas... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 252 downloads so far.
How do I install Release Guard?
Run "/install release-guard" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Release Guard free?
Yes, Release Guard is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Release Guard support?
Release Guard is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Release Guard?
It is built and maintained by haidong (@harrylabsj); the current version is v1.0.0.
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