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OpenClaw Tailscale Remote Access

by Jiang_AgentLabs · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.1
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Install in OpenClaw
/install openclaw-tailscale-remote-access
Description
Configure or repair OpenClaw remote access over Tailscale with a directly executable workflow: inspect state, apply the gateway config, enable Tailscale Serv...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it advertises: it will read and overwrite your OpenClaw config (~/.openclaw/openclaw.json, with a timestamped backup), restart the openclaw-gateway user service, and run tailscale commands (serve, up, reset). Before using it: 1) verify you are on a safe management session (not a Tailscale SSH session) as the skill warns; 2) confirm the exact path to your openclaw.json and any gateway token you intend to insert; 3) inspect the bundled scripts (they are small and human-readable) and test them in a non-production environment if possible; 4) note the metadata omission (the registry did not declare the config path) and ensure the skill will operate on the correct config file. If you are uncomfortable with automatic config changes, run the inspect script first and run apply_gateway_config.py manually after reviewing the backup it will create.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: openclaw-tailscale-remote-access Version: 1.0.1 The skill bundle provides a workflow for configuring remote access via Tailscale Serve, which involves high-risk capabilities such as modifying system configuration files, managing systemd services, and executing network commands. While the scripts (e.g., `apply_gateway_config.py` and `configure_tailscale_serve.sh`) are well-documented and include safety checks to prevent connection loss, they handle sensitive gateway tokens in plaintext via command-line arguments and stdout. Under the provided criteria, the use of shell, network, and file access for remote access configuration—even when aligned with the stated purpose—is classified as suspicious.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill name/description, SKILL.md, and included scripts all consistently implement configuring OpenClaw for Tailscale Serve + HTTPS. One small metadata mismatch: the registry metadata lists no required config paths, but SKILL.md and the scripts clearly operate on ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json (and read ~/.openclaw/devices/pending.json). Otherwise the declared required binaries (bash, python3, tailscale, systemctl, curl) are appropriate for the stated task.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are narrowly scoped to inspecting Tailscale/OpenClaw state, updating the OpenClaw gateway config, restarting the user service, and configuring Tailscale Serve. The inspector reads the OpenClaw config and pending pairing file (both relevant). The skill warns about safety (do not run tailscale up from a Tailscale SSH session). There are no instructions to read unrelated system files or send data to unknown remote endpoints.
Install Mechanism
No remote install or download steps are present — the skill is instruction-first and ships small helper scripts. Nothing is fetched from external or untrusted URLs during install, so install risk is low.
Credentials
The skill does not request secrets or external credentials in metadata. It does require a gateway token as an input to write into the OpenClaw config (the token is necessary for the declared behavior). The scripts will read and overwrite ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json (with a timestamped backup) and may read ~/.openclaw/devices/pending.json; these file accesses are proportionate but the registry metadata did not list the config path, which is an omission the user should be aware of.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request permanent platform presence (always:false) and does not modify other skills. It will perform privileged local actions appropriate to its purpose: editing the gateway config, restarting a user systemd service, and running tailscale serve / up which change network state. Those side-effects are expected for this functionality; the SKILL.md includes safety warnings about running from a Tailscale session.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install openclaw-tailscale-remote-access
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /openclaw-tailscale-remote-access
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Added metadata to SKILL.md, including version, homepage, and required dependencies. - Added CHANGELOG.md, README.md, and README.zh-CN.md for improved documentation. - Introduced agents/openai.yaml configuration file. - Improved skill packaging and required bin/config discovery.
v1.0.0
Initial public release with a comprehensive, executable workflow for configuring and repairing OpenClaw gateway remote access over Tailscale. - Guides users through state inspection, gateway config, Tailscale Serve activation, and browser-based validation. - Provides safety rules for session and DNS handling to avoid lockouts or insecure setups. - Bundled scripts automate config updates and Tailscale Serve management. - Includes troubleshooting and client repair steps for common remote access issues. - Reference documents included for detailed setup and problem diagnosis.
Metadata
Slug openclaw-tailscale-remote-access
Version 1.0.1
License
All-time Installs 1
Active Installs 1
Total Versions 2
Frequently Asked Questions

What is OpenClaw Tailscale Remote Access?

Configure or repair OpenClaw remote access over Tailscale with a directly executable workflow: inspect state, apply the gateway config, enable Tailscale Serv... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 339 downloads so far.

How do I install OpenClaw Tailscale Remote Access?

Run "/install openclaw-tailscale-remote-access" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is OpenClaw Tailscale Remote Access free?

Yes, OpenClaw Tailscale Remote Access is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does OpenClaw Tailscale Remote Access support?

OpenClaw Tailscale Remote Access is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created OpenClaw Tailscale Remote Access?

It is built and maintained by Jiang_AgentLabs (@jiangagentlabs); the current version is v1.0.1.

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