Blocks actions like risky deletes, sensitive file access, and other shell operations before they run.
SkillShield
Stop agent misfires, secret leaks, and invisible risky actions before they turn into incidents
Solve the four failures users fear most
Stop agents from deleting files, leaking keys, running wild, or acting without a trace.
SkillShield is for people who want one thing first: stop AI agents from causing real damage. It blocks dangerous commands, catches secret-shaped payloads, slows runaway action bursts, and records what happened so teams can review it later.
Install command
npx clawhub@latest install skillshield-openclaw
One command in OpenClaw. Start protecting files, secrets, and high-risk actions immediately.
The real problems it solves on day one
Detects secret-like payloads before they leave the machine in network requests or tool output.
Pause dangerous operations for approval and keep a reviewable audit trail instead of letting them happen silently.
Cuts off abnormal action bursts before an agent turns one bad loop into a cost or blast-radius incident.
Simple setup
Three things users care about before they install
Yes. Install directly from ClawHub with one command and no manual wiring.
Yes. Basic command blocking, secret detection, and action throttling start without writing custom policy first.
Start with the free edition, then add approvals, audit visibility, alerts, and private deployment when governance becomes necessary.
Proof in plain language
Show the exact moments SkillShield earns the install
The fastest way to create urgency is to show the incident that was about to happen, the decision SkillShield made, and the damage the user avoided.
SkillShield matched deny templates for destructive commands and sensitive paths, blocked the request before execution, and preserved the reason in audit history.
What the user avoided: broken workspace, missing files, and exposed operator credentials.
SkillShield detected secret patterns in the outgoing payload, stopped the request, and generated a reviewable DLP event instead of letting the leak disappear into logs.
What the user avoided: credential exposure, emergency rotation, and hard-to-explain downstream abuse.
SkillShield tripped the per-session rate limit, cut off the burst, and left a clear trail showing when the circuit breaker engaged.
What the user avoided: surprise spend, noisy downstream failures, and a much larger blast radius.
Before vs after
Make the risk difference obvious in one glance
People install when they can instantly see what life looks like without protection, and what changes the moment SkillShield is in front of the agent.
- Dangerous commands can execute immediately if a plugin or agent makes a bad choice.
- Secrets can leave through tool output or web requests before anyone notices.
- Loops keep running until cost, rate limits, or system damage force attention.
- After the incident, teams argue over what happened because there is no clean decision trail.
- Destructive or sensitive actions are blocked or sent to approval before they run.
- Secret-like payloads are caught before they leave the machine.
- Runaway bursts are cut off by policy instead of becoming billing or reliability incidents.
- Every deny, approval, and trigger leaves evidence the team can review and explain later.
Product preview
Let buyers see the control plane before they ask for a demo
Use a visual preview to prove the product has real operational depth: live decisions, audit visibility, approval flow, and security posture in one place.
Blocked today12
Pending approvals3
DLP triggers4
Blocked `curl` request after a token-shaped payload matched DLP patterns.
`git push origin main` paused for operator confirmation.
Emergency lock off · DLP on · Rate limit 60/min
Operators can understand what was blocked, why it was blocked, and whether human review is needed.
High-risk actions move into a visible queue instead of disappearing into hidden plugin behavior.
Teams can export evidence, review security events, and explain outcomes to leadership or customers.
Core capabilities
Say exactly what headache the product removes
Buyers do not want abstract “AI security”. They want to know what breaks today, and what you stop tomorrow.
Prevent file and system damage
Blocks dangerous shell commands before an agent wipes directories, touches sensitive paths, or runs obviously risky operations.
Prevent secret exposure
Catches common API key, token, and credential patterns before they are sent out through tools or requests.
Prevent silent high-risk execution
Adds approval checkpoints so dangerous actions do not slip through without a human decision.
Explain what happened afterward
Creates an audit trail for denials, approvals, and risky actions so operators can investigate instead of guessing.
Prevent runaway behavior
Cuts off abnormal action bursts before one broken loop becomes a cost incident or operational cascade.
Move from solo use to governed rollout
Start locally, then add centralized policy, alerts, approvals, and private deployment when the product moves into team workflows.
Plans
Start simple, scale to governed deployment
Free
$0
Local-only protection for individual OpenClaw users.
Pro
Paid
For operators who want managed policy, alerts, and stronger visibility.
Enterprise
Contact sales
For teams that need approval flows, compliance, and private deployment.
Clear packaging
Give buyers a simple comparison before they talk to sales
| Capability | Free | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw installation | Included | Included | Included |
| Local command and secret guardrails | Included | Included | Included |
| Centralized audit and alerts | — | Included | Included |
| Approval workflow and private deployment | — | Optional | Included |
Built for trust
Show buyers this is security infrastructure, not a toy plugin.
The free edition blocks dangerous actions locally without sending command content to a remote analysis service.
Every denial, approval, and high-risk evaluation can be traced after the fact.
When teams need approval flow, alerting, and private deployment, the product already has a path forward.
Public homepage, dedicated login route, protected app shell, and secure session cookies are separated by design.
Use cases
Explain where SkillShield fits in the real world
Buyers should immediately see whether this solves plugin risk, agent overreach, or enterprise governance.
OpenClaw individual users
Install from ClawHub, turn on guardrails immediately, and stop dangerous local actions before they escalate.
AI product teams
Wrap agent tools with reviewable policy and reduce the risk of token leaks, destructive shell commands, and silent exfiltration.
Enterprise security teams
Adopt centralized controls, webhook alerts, and approval checkpoints for higher-assurance environments.
How it works
A simple architecture story customers can understand
Keep the explanation visual and operational: request comes in, policy evaluates, then the product blocks, asks, or records.
A plugin, skill, or automated workflow tries to read a file, run a command, or call a network target.
Built-in templates, custom rules, DLP checks, and rate limits decide whether the request is safe.
The system allows, blocks, or requires approval before the action can continue.
Security events can be reviewed in the control center or pushed to enterprise channels.
FAQ
Answer the questions that block installation
Does installation require complex setup?
No. The OpenClaw path is designed around one clear install command and immediate baseline protection.
Will the free edition upload my commands?
The free local-first edition is positioned as an on-device protection layer rather than a remote command collection service.
What changes in Pro or Enterprise?
You move from local guardrails to managed policy, enterprise notifications, approvals, and private deployment options.
Who is the login page for?
The login page is for operators and administrators. Buyers and evaluators should start from the public homepage.
Next step
Give every visitor the right path
I want to install now
Best for OpenClaw users who want immediate local protection.
Install free editionI need pricing or a demo
Best for teams comparing plans, rollout scope, and enterprise requirements.
Review plansI already operate the platform
Best for administrators and analysts going into the protected control center.
Open loginReady to install
Deploy the guardrail before the first incident.
Use the free edition today, or talk to us about governed rollout for teams and enterprise environments.