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Nmap Recon

by nsahal · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
cross-platform ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install nmap-recon
Description
Perform network reconnaissance and port scanning with Nmap to find open ports, detect services, identify vulnerabilities, and enumerate targets accurately.
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent for performing Nmap scans, but before installing consider: 1) ensure you only run it against systems you own or have written authorization for — network scanning can have legal consequences; 2) confirm Nmap and any parsing tools (xmllint, grep, awk) are available on the target Linux system; 3) note the skill sometimes recommends sudo/root — do not grant persistent elevated privileges to an agent without explicit control and prompts; 4) fix the small metadata mismatches (registry vs skill.json/SKILL.md) if you maintain the skill, and consider restricting autonomous invocation or requiring explicit user confirmation before executing scans.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: nmap-recon Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle provides comprehensive instructions for using Nmap for network reconnaissance and port scanning. While Nmap is a powerful tool capable of sensitive operations, the `SKILL.md` file explicitly includes a strong 'Authorization Required' section, warning against scanning targets without explicit permission. There is no evidence of prompt injection against the agent, data exfiltration, malicious execution, or obfuscation. The commands provided are standard Nmap usage for security assessments, aligning with the stated purpose and demonstrating responsible intent.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name, description (SKILL.md), and skill.json consistently describe Nmap-based network reconnaissance and the commands required (nmap, sudo for some scans). However the top-level registry metadata provided earlier listed no required binaries while SKILL.md and skill.json clearly reference 'nmap' and Linux — a minor inconsistency in declared requirements/OS targeting.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains concrete nmap commands (including SYN/OS detection requiring root), parsing examples, and references local paths like /usr/share/nmap/scripts and tools such as xmllint/grep/awk. These instructions stay within the stated purpose, but they do instruct potentially intrusive, root-privileged scans and rely on additional CLI tools that are not explicitly declared in the registry metadata.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec or code files; nothing is downloaded or written by the skill distribution itself.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables or credentials, which is proportionate for a local scanning helper. There are no requests for unrelated secrets or config paths.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and is user-invocable (normal). Model invocation is allowed (default), so an agent could run scans autonomously if given permission — this is expected for skills but be mindful that autonomous scanning is potentially disruptive if triggered without user confirmation.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install nmap-recon
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /nmap-recon
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the nmap-recon skill. - Provides Nmap commands for network reconnaissance, port scanning, service detection, and vulnerability scanning. - Lists usage examples for common scan types (quick, full, stealth, UDP, aggressive, vuln). - Includes parsing tips for Nmap output in .gnmap, .nmap, and .xml formats. - Documents script usage, scan profiles, target specification, and timing templates. - Emphasizes strict authorization and ethical usage guidelines.
Metadata
Slug nmap-recon
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 28
Active Installs 28
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nmap Recon?

Perform network reconnaissance and port scanning with Nmap to find open ports, detect services, identify vulnerabilities, and enumerate targets accurately. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 3599 downloads so far.

How do I install Nmap Recon?

Run "/install nmap-recon" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Nmap Recon free?

Yes, Nmap Recon is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Nmap Recon support?

Nmap Recon is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Nmap Recon?

It is built and maintained by nsahal (@nsahal); the current version is v1.0.0.

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