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ClawScan security

Xian SDK · ClawHub's context-aware review of the artifact, metadata, and declared behavior.

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BenignFeb 11, 2026, 9:21 AM
Verdict
benign
Confidence
high
Model
gpt-5-mini
Summary
The skill is an instruction-only reference for the xian-py SDK and what it requests and instructs is consistent with that purpose — no unexpected credentials, installs, or persistent privileges are requested.
Guidance
This skill is a documentation/instruction pack for the xian-py SDK and appears internally consistent. Before installing or using it: 1) verify the upstream xian-py package/repository (pip package name and source) to avoid installing a malicious package with the same name; 2) never hard-code private keys into scripts — use secure key management or environment secrets and avoid sharing code containing keys; 3) be careful which node endpoints you point to (public/third-party nodes can see transaction metadata); 4) run pip installs in a controlled environment (virtualenv) and review the actual package files if you have security concerns; 5) because the skill is instruction-only, it won’t itself write files or fetch code, but following its instructions (pip install, running Python code) can execute arbitrary code, so audit the xian-py package and its dependencies if you plan to run on sensitive systems.

Review Dimensions

Purpose & Capability
okName/description match the content: SKILL.md documents how to use the xian-py Python SDK (wallets, queries, txs, contracts). There are no unrelated requirements (no cloud credentials, no unrelated binaries).
Instruction Scope
okInstructions are focused on SDK usage and sample code. They show how to create wallets, sign, query state, simulate transactions and deploy contracts. Examples include entering private keys directly (not a scope violation, but a security practice note — they warn "Keep secret!"). The docs reference node endpoints (e.g., http://node:26657) which is expected for blockchain interaction; users should be aware that using remote nodes exposes transaction metadata to those nodes.
Install Mechanism
okNo install spec in the skill bundle itself. SKILL.md suggests installing xian-py via pip (a normal, proportional mechanism). Nothing is downloaded from untrusted URLs and the skill does not write code to disk by itself.
Credentials
okThe skill declares no required environment variables, secrets, or config paths. Sample code uses private keys/wallets but does not request platform credentials. This is proportionate to a developer reference for an SDK.
Persistence & Privilege
okalways is false and there is no install step that requests persistent presence or modifies other skills/system-wide settings. The skill being user-invocable and allowing model invocation is the platform default and appropriate here.