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TIA HW AUDITOR

by Caisik · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0 · MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install tia-hw-auditor
Description
Use TIA Openness to compare hardware and I/O configuration between field and master backups.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it claims (an auditor for Siemens TIA backups) but has gaps that could lead to unsafe behavior. Before installing or enabling it, do the following: (1) Obtain and review the actual audit script(s) (TIA-HW-Audit.ps1 / tia_hw_audit.bat) — they are not bundled; do not let the agent fetch/execute an unknown script automatically. (2) Clarify and lock down the 'configured paths' the skill will read; avoid granting wide filesystem or network-share mounts. (3) Ensure PowerShell and Siemens TIA Portal/Openness are present and licensed if needed, and declare these dependencies. (4) Run the audit in a restricted environment or with a dedicated account that has only the necessary read access to the specific .zap18 backups. (5) If you need a higher-assurance verdict, provide the actual script code and the exact configured-paths/auth model so the scripts and instructions can be reviewed for unexpected network calls or exfiltration.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: tia-hw-auditor Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle requests high-risk 'shell' and 'filesystem' permissions to execute external batch and PowerShell scripts and mount network paths (e.g., \\nas\factory and \\vault\engineering). While these capabilities are aligned with the stated purpose of auditing Siemens TIA Portal hardware configurations, the ability to run arbitrary external commands and access sensitive industrial project files (.zap18) constitutes a significant security risk and high-privilege surface area without evidence of malicious intent in the provided files (SKILL.md, Scripts/README.md).
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (audit TIA .zap18 backups using TIA Openness) matches the instructions (locate backups, run an audit script, produce CSV/JSON). However the SKILL.md and README refer to external scripts and runtime requirements (PowerShell, TIA Portal Openness) that are not declared in the skill metadata, which is an inconsistency the user should address.
Instruction Scope
Instructions explicitly permit mounting/accessing network paths and tell the agent to 'Locate latest field and master .zap18 files from configured paths' but do not define where those paths are or how to authenticate. This gives the agent broad discretion to traverse file shares and run external scripts (e.g., tia_hw_audit.bat or a PowerShell script) that are not included — increasing the risk that the agent will read/transfer sensitive files or execute unreviewed code.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only), which reduces installation risk. But the README references a missing PowerShell script (TIA-HW-Audit.ps1) and requires Siemens TIA Portal Openness; those external dependencies are not provided or declared, so the agent will rely on an environment-provided script/binary whose provenance is unknown.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables or explicit credentials, which is appropriate. However it implicitly requires read access to network NAS/vault paths and a licensed TIA Portal/PowerShell environment. Because credentials or mount points are unspecified, users may be tempted to grant broad filesystem or network share access to satisfy the skill — that would be disproportionate unless narrowly scoped.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not marked always:true and is user-invocable; it does not request persistent platform privileges or modify other skills. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default but is not combined with other high-risk privileges here.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install tia-hw-auditor
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /tia-hw-auditor
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of TIA_HW_AUDITOR. - Compares hardware and I/O configuration between field and master backups using TIA Openness. - Mounts or accesses NAS and engineering vault paths to locate backup files. - Runs an external audit script on .zap18 files. - Outputs change results in CSV (detailed) and JSON (summary) formats. - Detects node additions, I/O address shifts, firmware changes, and forced I/O points. - Integrated heartbeat agent workflow for automated report generation.
Metadata
Slug tia-hw-auditor
Version 1.0.0
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 1
Active Installs 1
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIA HW AUDITOR?

Use TIA Openness to compare hardware and I/O configuration between field and master backups. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 99 downloads so far.

How do I install TIA HW AUDITOR?

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

Is TIA HW AUDITOR free?

Yes, TIA HW AUDITOR is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does TIA HW AUDITOR support?

TIA HW AUDITOR is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created TIA HW AUDITOR?

It is built and maintained by Caisik (@cjmore66); the current version is v1.0.0.

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