ClawAudit verdict
clawtk
OpenClaw cost optimization tool that modifies local config settings and optionally syncs spend data to clawtk.co for Pro users; backup/restore functionality and transparent operation are clearly described.
⚠ Flagged for review — coarse, uncorroborated signal, not a confirmed exploit. Review the config yourself before installing.
Automated static analysis — not a human review. ClawAudit flags capabilities, not confirmed intent, and can produce false positives. Disagree with this verdict? Use Dispute below.
Findings (8)
Pipe-to-shell pattern (curl | sh) — supply chain attack vector
references/troubleshooting.md · prose · downgraded · curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rtk-ai/rtk/refs/heads/master/instal
Pipe to sh — executes piped content as shell commands
references/troubleshooting.md · prose · downgraded · | sh
Instructs covert action — may act without user awareness
SKILL.md · prose · downgraded · silently
References child_process — can spawn system processes
hooks/clawtk-cache/handler.ts · prose · downgraded · child_process
References sudo — requests elevated privileges
references/troubleshooting.md · prose · downgraded · sudo
Downloads executables from external URLs
references/troubleshooting.md · prose · downgraded · download from https://
Accesses OpenClaw config/secrets directly
references/troubleshooting.md · prose · downgraded · ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
Accesses shell history/config
scripts/install-engine.sh · prose · downgraded · ~/.zshrc
Why the tier is capped
Execution sink present in raw bytes (Hard Floor: class A/B). Final tier capped at Caution — cannot be lifted by any downgrade, example-payload opt-in, or allowlist.
Permissions & capabilities
Requires 1 system binary.
Is this flag fair?
Thanks — recorded.