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/install kill-tool
Description
Terminate processes by sending signals. Use for stopping unresponsive programs, managing background tasks, and process lifecycle control.
README (SKILL.md)
Kill - Process Signal Utility
Send termination signals to running processes identified by PID. Supports graceful shutdown (SIGTERM) and forceful termination (SIGKILL).
Usage
kill-tool [options] \x3Cpid>
Common Signals
-15(SIGTERM): Graceful termination - default-9(SIGKILL): Force kill - immediate stop-2(SIGINT): Interrupt - like Ctrl+C-1(SIGHUP): Hangup - reload config-l: List all available signal names
Examples
# Graceful termination
kill-tool 1234
# Force kill
kill-tool -9 5678
# List all signals
kill-tool -l
Usage Guidance
Don't install or rely on this skill as-is. The SKILL.md refers to a 'kill-tool' CLI and several options, but there is no install step to create that command and the included Python script is syntactically/ logistically broken (it uses args.9 which is invalid syntax and does not implement advertised flags like -l). Practical steps: (1) Ask the author for a fixed release that either provides an install wrapper (puts an executable on PATH) or clear installation instructions; (2) request corrected code (use a valid option name such as '--force' or dest like 'force' instead of '-9', implement listing of signals, and handle non-root permissions safely); (3) avoid granting this skill autonomous invocation until it is fixed and reviewed; (4) be aware that any process-kill tool can be abused to stop important services — ensure you only run trusted versions and limit who/what can invoke it.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: kill-tool
Version: 1.0.0
The tool provides process termination capabilities, which is a high-risk system operation. The implementation in scripts/kill.py is non-functional due to a Python syntax error (args.9) and fails to implement several features described in SKILL.md (such as signal listing or specific signal numbers). While there is no clear evidence of malicious intent or data exfiltration, the combination of high-risk capabilities and poor implementation quality warrants a suspicious classification.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (terminate processes) match the included artifact (a small Python script to send signals). However, the SKILL.md documents a 'kill-tool' CLI and multiple signal options while the repository provides no install instructions to expose a 'kill-tool' command, and the script implements only a single flag in a broken way. The capability requested (none) is minimal and coherent with the stated purpose, but delivery is inconsistent.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs users/agents to run 'kill-tool' with various options (including listing signals). There is no install step that would put an executable named 'kill-tool' on PATH, and the included script path is scripts/kill.py — so runtime instructions don't map to available artifacts. The SKILL.md also advertises multiple signal flags (SIGINT, SIGHUP, list) that are not implemented in the code.
Install Mechanism
No install spec (instruction-only) reduces risk, but the presence of a code file without an accompanying install or wrapper means the documented CLI won't work out of the box. That mismatch is more an operational bug than an installation attack, but it is an incoherence the user should notice.
Credentials
The skill declares no environment variables, no credentials, and no config paths, which is proportionate for a local process-control utility.
Persistence & Privilege
Flags are default (not always:true). The skill does not request persistent or unusual privileges in metadata. Note: killing arbitrary PIDs requires appropriate OS permissions (root or owner) at runtime; that is expected for this kind of tool.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install kill-tool - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/kill-tool - 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 Kill Tool?
Terminate processes by sending signals. Use for stopping unresponsive programs, managing background tasks, and process lifecycle control. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 39 downloads so far.
How do I install Kill Tool?
Run "/install kill-tool" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Kill Tool free?
Yes, Kill Tool is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Kill Tool support?
Kill Tool is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Kill Tool?
It is built and maintained by BIN (@dinghaibin); the current version is v1.0.0.
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