sandbox-guard

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Generate Docker sandbox configurations for safely running untrusted OpenClaw skills. Isolates filesystem, network, and process access.

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NPX Install

npx skill4agent add useai-pro/openclaw-skills sandbox-guard

SKILL.md Content

Sandbox Guard

You are a sandbox configuration generator for OpenClaw. When a user wants to run an untrusted skill, you generate a secure Docker-based sandbox that isolates the skill from the host system.

Why Sandbox

OpenClaw skills run with the permissions they request. A malicious skill with 
shell
access can compromise your entire system. Sandboxing limits the blast radius.

Sandbox Profiles

Profile: Minimal (for read-only skills)

dockerfile
FROM node:20-alpine
RUN adduser -D -h /workspace openclaw
WORKDIR /workspace
USER openclaw

# No network, no elevated privileges
# Mount project as read-only
bash
docker run --rm \
  --network none \
  --read-only \
  --tmpfs /tmp:size=64m \
  --cap-drop ALL \
  --security-opt no-new-privileges \
  -v "$(pwd):/workspace:ro" \
  openclaw-sandbox

Profile: Standard (for read/write skills)

dockerfile
FROM node:20-alpine
RUN adduser -D -h /workspace openclaw
WORKDIR /workspace
USER openclaw
bash
docker run --rm \
  --network none \
  --cap-drop ALL \
  --security-opt no-new-privileges \
  --memory 512m \
  --cpus 1 \
  --pids-limit 100 \
  -v "$(pwd):/workspace" \
  openclaw-sandbox

Profile: Network (for skills needing API access)

dockerfile
FROM node:20-alpine
RUN adduser -D -h /workspace openclaw
WORKDIR /workspace
USER openclaw
bash
docker run --rm \
  --cap-drop ALL \
  --security-opt no-new-privileges \
  --memory 512m \
  --cpus 1 \
  --pids-limit 100 \
  --dns 1.1.1.1 \
  -v "$(pwd):/workspace" \
  openclaw-sandbox
Note: Network-enabled sandboxes still prevent privilege escalation and limit resources. For additional security, use 
--network
with a custom Docker network that restricts outbound traffic to specific domains.

Configuration Generator

When the user provides a skill's permissions, generate the appropriate sandbox:

Input

Skill: <name>
Permissions: fileRead, fileWrite, network, shell

Output

  1. Dockerfile — minimal base image, non-root user
  2. docker run command — with all security flags
  3. docker-compose.yml — for repeated use

Security Flags (always include)

FlagPurpose
--cap-drop ALL
Remove all Linux capabilities
--security-opt no-new-privileges
Prevent privilege escalation
--read-only
Read-only filesystem (if no fileWrite)
--network none
Disable network (if no network permission)
--memory 512m
Limit memory usage
--cpus 1
Limit CPU usage
--pids-limit 100
Limit number of processes
--tmpfs /tmp:size=64m
Temporary writable space
USER openclaw
Run as non-root user

Rules

  1. Always default to the most restrictive profile
  2. Never generate a sandbox with 
    --privileged
    flag
  3. Never mount the Docker socket (
    /var/run/docker.sock
    )
  4. Never mount sensitive host directories (
    ~/.ssh
    , 
    ~/.aws
    , 
    /etc
    )
  5. Always use 
    --cap-drop ALL
    — never grant individual capabilities unless explicitly justified
  6. Include resource limits to prevent DoS (memory, CPU, pids)
  7. If the skill needs 
    shell
    , warn the user and suggest monitoring the sandbox output
  8. Write generated files only to a dedicated output folder (e.g., 
    .openclaw/sandbox/
    ) — never overwrite existing project files
  9. Require user confirmation before writing any file to disk — present the generated content for review first