Caveat verdict
clips-machine
Runs entirely on the user's machine using free tools; no external credential or data exfiltration.
โ Flagged for review โ coarse, uncorroborated signal, not a confirmed exploit. Review the config yourself before installing.
Automated static analysis โ not a human review. Caveat flags capabilities, not confirmed intent, and can produce false positives. Disagree with this verdict? Use Dispute below.
Permission integrity
package_install
Findings (3)
References sudo โ requests elevated privileges
SKILL.md ยท code ยท sudo
subprocess execution โ runs system commands from Python
clips_machine.py ยท prose ยท downgraded ยท subprocess.run(
Python os.getenv โ reads environment variable
clips_machine.py ยท prose ยท downgraded ยท os.getenv(
Why the tier is capped
Execution sink present in raw bytes (Hard Floor: class B/D). Final tier capped at Caution โ cannot be lifted by any downgrade, example-payload opt-in, or allowlist.
Permissions & capabilities
Requires 3 system binaries.
package_install Is this flag fair?
Thanks โ recorded.