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File Launcher
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BadWolf-63
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install file-launcher
Description
This skill allows the assistant to launch files and open them with their default applications.
README (SKILL.md)
File Launcher Skill
Description
This skill allows the assistant to launch files and open them with their default applications.
Usage
- Ask the assistant to open a specific file
- Request to play a media file
- Ask to launch a program
Notes
- The assistant will use
Invoke-Itemto open files - No need to wait for confirmation as Windows programs are UI-based
- Opens any file for which Windows has a default player or program to manage it
Example Commands
- "Open my playlist"
- "Play the music file"
- "Launch the document"
- "Open the image"
Usage Guidance
This skill intends to open files via Windows PowerShell (Invoke-Item) but doesn't declare it's Windows-only and provides no safeguards. Before installing: verify you will only use it on a Windows agent; prefer a version that declares OS compatibility; require explicit user confirmation before launching files; restrict launches to trusted directories or file types; and prefer skills with a known source/homepage so you can audit behavior. If you need cross-platform behavior, reject this skill or ask the author to add OS checks and explicit safeguards.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: file-launcher
Version: 1.0.0
The 'file-launcher' skill grants the agent the ability to execute arbitrary files and programs using the PowerShell 'Invoke-Item' command, as documented in SKILL.md. While this behavior is consistent with the stated purpose of opening media or documents, it provides a high-risk primitive for Remote Code Execution (RCE) if the agent is manipulated into launching malicious scripts or system binaries. No explicit evidence of malicious intent or data exfiltration was found, but the lack of path restrictions makes it a significant security risk.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (open/launch files) align with the instructions (use Invoke-Item). However, the instructions require a Windows PowerShell cmdlet (Invoke-Item) while the skill metadata lists no OS restriction — that's an inconsistency. Source/homepage are unknown which reduces traceability.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md tells the agent to open any file Windows has a default program for and explicitly says "No need to wait for confirmation." It does not require explicit file-path validation, user confirmation, or limit to safe directories. This grants broad discretion to open arbitrary files (including executables) and could lead to unwanted program launches.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install spec or code files; nothing is written to disk by an installer. This is the lowest install risk.
Credentials
The skill declares no required env vars or credentials (appropriate), but implicitly depends on a Windows PowerShell environment being available. That dependency is not declared in metadata (OS restriction missing).
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill is user-invocable; agent autonomous invocation is allowed (default). No elevated persistence is requested and the skill does not modify other skills or system-wide settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install file-launcher - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/file-launcher - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of the file-launcher skill.
- Enables launching files with their default Windows applications using Invoke-Item.
- Supports commands to open documents, play media files, and launch programs.
- Works with any file type that has a registered default application in Windows.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is File Launcher?
This skill allows the assistant to launch files and open them with their default applications. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 98 downloads so far.
How do I install File Launcher?
Run "/install file-launcher" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is File Launcher free?
Yes, File Launcher is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does File Launcher support?
File Launcher is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created File Launcher?
It is built and maintained by BadWolf-63 (@badwolf-63); the current version is v1.0.0.
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