What are OpenClaw skills and why scan them?

OpenClaw skills are Markdown files with instructions for AI agents — 46,000+ in the ecosystem. Scanning reveals malicious patterns like data exfiltration or homoglyphs that could hijack agents.

How bad is the 14.5% failure rate in OpenClaw?

14.5% of 2,000 sampled skills failed, with 5-8% genuinely risky after triage. Curated sets hit 13.1% — curation helps but doesn't eliminate threats.

Should developers use clawhub-bridge?

Yes — it detects behavioral risks existing tools miss. Pip install it and scan before deploying any skill.

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14.5% of OpenClaw Skills Flunk Malicious Pattern Scan — Here's the Damage

Scanning 2,000 OpenClaw skills exposed 14.5% laced with malicious patterns, from credential theft to sneaky homoglyphs. Even curated collections aren't immune.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 4 min read 20 views

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Table of OpenClaw skills scan results showing 14.5% failure rate with top malicious patterns

⚡ Key Takeaways

14.5% of sampled OpenClaw skills contain malicious patterns like data exfiltration and homoglyphs. 𝕏
Curation reduces but doesn't eliminate risks — behavioral scanning is essential. 𝕏
Echoes npm malware history; expect ecosystem mandates soon or adoption stalls. 𝕏

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