What this skill does
Automated security scanning and vulnerability detection for web applications, APIs, and infrastructure. Use when you need to scan targets for vulnerabilities, check SSL certificates, find open ports, detect misconfigurations, or perform security audits. Integrates with nmap, nuclei, and other security tools.
Security Scanner is part of the Research & Knowledge category — research and knowledge skills that gather, search, and summarize information. You can install it on its own or alongside other research & knowledge skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install Security Scanner
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
security-scannerand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add Security Scanner with a single command:
openclaw skills add security-scanner
This pulls security-scanner from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/security-scanner/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use Security Scanner
Once installed, Security Scanner activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
security-scanner-1.0.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/security-scanner/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Security Scanner?
Install Security Scanner in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for security-scanner, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add security-scanner. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/security-scanner/.
Is Security Scanner free?
Yes. Security Scanner is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does Security Scanner do?
Automated security scanning and vulnerability detection for web applications, APIs, and infrastructure.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models