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/install ripgrep
Description
Blazingly fast text search tool - recursively searches directories for regex patterns with respect to gitignore rules.
Usage Guidance
This skill is an instruction-only reference for ripgrep and appears coherent with that purpose. Before using it: (1) Confirm whether your platform will actually install 'rg' automatically or merely show the brew/apt hints — the SKILL.md includes install suggestions but the registry entry at the top-level shows no install spec. (2) Be careful with the replacement examples that pipe to xargs sed -i; those will modify files in place — run previews first (e.g., --replace, -l, or review the matched file list) and back up files if needed. (3) Install ripgrep from your OS package manager or the official GitHub releases if you need the binary. (4) If you do not want the agent to run shell commands autonomously, keep the skill user-invocable only or review platform settings for autonomous invocation.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: ripgrep
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle for 'ripgrep' is benign. The `_meta.json` contains standard metadata. The `SKILL.md` provides legitimate installation instructions via `brew` and `apt` for the `ripgrep` tool, along with numerous usage examples. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, obfuscation, or prompt injection attempts against the AI agent. All commands shown are standard uses of `ripgrep` and common Unix utilities like `sed` for text manipulation, which are aligned with the stated purpose of a text search and replacement tool.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description match the instructions (rg usage examples). One minor inconsistency: the registry-level metadata you provided lists no install spec or required binaries, but the included SKILL.md contains metadata declaring a dependency on the 'rg' binary and provides brew/apt install entries. That discrepancy is likely benign (the SKILL.md is supplying install hints), but it is worth noting.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md provides command-line examples and usage tips for ripgrep only. It does not instruct the agent to read unrelated system files or exfiltrate data. The only file/config reference is ~/.ripgreprc (user ripgrep config), which is reasonable. A replacement example uses piped xargs + sed -i which is potentially destructive if run without review, but that is a normal command-line pattern rather than covert behavior.
Install Mechanism
SKILL.md contains install metadata that suggests installation via standard package managers (brew, apt), which are low-risk sources. However, the registry entry shows 'No install spec' at the top-level while SKILL.md includes install hints — confirm which install mechanism the platform will actually execute or present to the user.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are requested beyond an optional user ripgrep config (~/.ripgreprc). Nothing disproportionate is requested for the stated purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill does not request always:true and is user-invocable only. It does not request or modify other skills' configs or persistent platform-wide privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install ripgrep - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/ripgrep - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the ripgrep skill.
- Provides fast, recursive searching with gitignore awareness.
- Includes usage examples for searching, filtering by file type, and advanced search options.
- Highlights common use cases and performance tips.
- Offers installation steps for both Homebrew and apt package managers.
- Compares key features and advantages over traditional grep.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripgrep?
Blazingly fast text search tool - recursively searches directories for regex patterns with respect to gitignore rules. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2755 downloads so far.
How do I install Ripgrep?
Run "/install ripgrep" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Ripgrep free?
Yes, Ripgrep is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Ripgrep support?
Ripgrep is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Ripgrep?
It is built and maintained by Arnarsson (@arnarsson); the current version is v1.0.0.
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