Defenseclaw Ops

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automateyournetwork

defenseclaw-ops

Manage DefenseClaw enterprise security - scan components, manage tool permissions, view alerts, configure guardrails

Overview

Publisher	automateyournetwork
Repository	`netclaw`
Skill name	`defenseclaw-ops`
Stars	680
Forks	189
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	Apache-2.0
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by automateyournetwork on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Defenseclaw Ops AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/defenseclaw-ops
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/defenseclaw-ops

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw.git /tmp/netclaw
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/netclaw/workspace/skills/defenseclaw-ops .claude/skills/defenseclaw-ops

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Defenseclaw Ops in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Defenseclaw Ops on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Defenseclaw Ops is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

DefenseClaw Operations

This skill manages DefenseClaw enterprise security for NetClaw deployments.

Overview

DefenseClaw from Cisco AI Defense provides enterprise-grade security:

OpenShell kernel-level sandbox
Component scanning (skills, MCPs, plugins)
Runtime guardrails (LLM inspection, tool call inspection)
Audit logging with SIEM integration

Prerequisites

DefenseClaw installed and enabled
defenseclaw CLI in PATH

Check status:

bash
defenseclaw --version

Common Operations

Check Security Status

bash
# View DefenseClaw version
defenseclaw --version

# Check gateway status
pgrep defenseclaw-gateway

# View current configuration
cat ~/.openclaw/config/openclaw.json | grep -A2 security

Scan Components

Before deploying new skills, MCPs, or plugins, scan them:

bash
# Scan a skill
defenseclaw skill scan pyats-health-check

# Scan an MCP server
defenseclaw mcp scan meraki-mcp

# Scan a plugin
defenseclaw plugin scan custom-tool

Expected output for clean component:


Scanning skill: pyats-health-check
✓ No HIGH/CRITICAL findings
Status: ALLOWED

Expected output for blocked component:


Scanning skill: bad-skill
✗ HIGH: Hardcoded credential detected
  Location: config.py:15
Status: BLOCKED

Manage Tool Permissions

Block or allow specific tools:

bash
# Block a destructive tool
defenseclaw tool block delete_file --reason "destructive operation"

# Block all write operations
defenseclaw tool block "*_write" --reason "read-only policy"

# Allow a previously blocked tool
defenseclaw tool allow delete_file

# List all tool rules
defenseclaw tool list

View Security Alerts

bash
# View recent alerts
defenseclaw alerts

# View last 50 alerts
defenseclaw alerts --limit 50

# Filter by severity
defenseclaw alerts --severity HIGH

# Filter by date
defenseclaw alerts --after 2026-04-01

Export Audit Data

For compliance reporting:

bash
# Export to JSON
defenseclaw alerts --export json > audit-$(date +%Y%m%d).json

# Export to CSV
defenseclaw alerts --export csv > audit-$(date +%Y%m%d).csv

Configure Guardrail Mode

bash
# Check current mode
defenseclaw config get guardrail.mode

# Enable observe mode (logging only - default)
defenseclaw setup guardrail --mode observe

# Enable action mode (blocking)
defenseclaw setup guardrail --mode action --restart

# Restart gateway after mode change
defenseclaw setup guardrail --restart

Guardrail Modes

Mode	Behavior	Use Case
observe	Log violations, allow execution	Development, onboarding
action	Log violations AND block	Production, compliance

Security Categories

Guardrails check for these categories:

Category	Description
`secret`	Credential exfiltration
`command`	Shell command execution
`sensitive-path`	File system access
`c2`	Command & control communication
`cognitive-file`	AI memory manipulation
`trust-exploit`	Prompt injection

SIEM Integration

Configure external SIEM:

bash
# Splunk HEC
defenseclaw config siem --type splunk \
  --endpoint https://splunk.example.com:8088 \
  --token $SPLUNK_HEC_TOKEN

# OTLP
defenseclaw config siem --type otlp \
  --endpoint https://otel-collector.example.com:4318

# Test connectivity
defenseclaw config siem --test

Webhook Notifications

bash
# Slack
defenseclaw config webhook --slack $SLACK_WEBHOOK_URL

# PagerDuty
defenseclaw config webhook --pagerduty $PD_ROUTING_KEY

# Webex
defenseclaw config webhook --webex $WEBEX_WEBHOOK_URL

Troubleshooting

DefenseClaw Not in PATH

bash
export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"

Gateway Not Running

bash
# Check status
pgrep defenseclaw-gateway

# Start manually
defenseclaw-gateway start

# Check logs
tail -f ~/.defenseclaw/logs/gateway.log

Component Falsely Blocked

bash
# View detailed findings
defenseclaw skill scan <name> --verbose

# Add exception if false positive
defenseclaw exception add <component> --finding <id> --reason "reviewed"

Frequently asked questions

What does the Defenseclaw Ops AI skill do?

Manage DefenseClaw enterprise security - scan components, manage tool permissions, view alerts, configure guardrails

Why use Defenseclaw Ops on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Defenseclaw Ops is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Defenseclaw Ops in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/defenseclaw-ops. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Defenseclaw Ops?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Defenseclaw Ops?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Defenseclaw Ops with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Defenseclaw Ops AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by automateyournetwork under the Apache-2.0 license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Defenseclaw Ops

Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

DefenseClaw Operations

Overview

Prerequisites

Common Operations

Check Security Status

Scan Components

Manage Tool Permissions

View Security Alerts

Export Audit Data

Configure Guardrail Mode

Guardrail Modes

Security Categories

SIEM Integration

Webhook Notifications

Troubleshooting

DefenseClaw Not in PATH

Gateway Not Running

Component Falsely Blocked

Related Documentation

Frequently asked questions

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

DefenseClaw Operations

Overview

Prerequisites

Common Operations

Check Security Status

Scan Components

Manage Tool Permissions

View Security Alerts

Export Audit Data

Configure Guardrail Mode

Guardrail Modes

Security Categories

SIEM Integration

Webhook Notifications

Troubleshooting

DefenseClaw Not in PATH

Gateway Not Running

Component Falsely Blocked

Related Documentation

Frequently asked questions

Related AI Skills

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