ClawTV
ReviewAudited by ClawScan on May 10, 2026.
Overview
ClawTV appears coherent and purpose-aligned, but it can autonomously control your Apple TV, send TV screenshots to Anthropic, and store TV/Plex credentials locally.
Install only if you are comfortable with an AI-controlled Apple TV remote that can send screenshots to Anthropic and store Apple TV/Plex credentials in plaintext under ~/.clawtv. Review file permissions, use limited API keys where possible, monitor API costs, and avoid running AI mode on sensitive account or personal-information screens.
Findings (4)
Artifact-based informational review of SKILL.md, metadata, install specs, static scan signals, and capability signals. ClawScan does not execute the skill or run runtime probes.
A mistaken goal or model decision could open apps, type searches, change TV settings, or play content without asking at every step.
AI mode can repeatedly decide and execute Apple TV remote actions after a user gives a goal.
The `do` command runs in a loop (up to 20 steps) and makes Claude API calls automatically
Use AI mode for clear, limited tasks, monitor the TV while it runs, and use manual commands for sensitive settings or accounts.
Any local process or user able to read that config file could potentially reuse those credentials to control your Apple TV or Plex setup.
The skill stores local credentials that allow Apple TV remote control and, if configured, Plex server/client access.
Apple TV pairing credentials and Plex tokens are stored in plaintext in `~/.clawtv/config.json`
Restrict permissions on ~/.clawtv/config.json, only configure Plex if needed, and revoke or rotate tokens if the file is exposed.
Screenshots may reveal what you watch, search queries, visible account details, or other private TV-screen content to Anthropic's API.
The skill sends TV screenshots, the user goal, and conversation history to an external AI provider during autonomous navigation.
When using the `do` command ... screenshots are sent to Anthropic's Claude API for vision analysis
Avoid AI mode on sensitive screens, understand Anthropic's data policy, delete local screenshots when appropriate, and monitor API usage/cost.
The skill may require local automation permissions and can interact with QuickTime/Xcode-related capture workflows on your Mac.
The screenshot feature relies on local macOS application automation, which is expected for this Apple TV control use case but should be noticed.
Automates the "Take Screenshot" button in Xcode's Devices window via AppleScript
Grant macOS automation/screen-capture permissions only if you trust the skill and understand the screenshot method being used.