Research Loop
AdvisoryAudited by VirusTotal on Apr 19, 2026.
Overview
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: research-loop Version: 1.0.0 The research-loop skill bundle defines a highly structured, 15-phase autonomous research workflow focused on scientific rigor, reproducibility, and 'protocol hygiene.' While it requests broad permissions including Bash, WebSearch, and the GitHub CLI (gh), these tools are consistent with its stated purpose of automating research, running experiments, and publishing results. The instructions (SKILL.md and references/) are designed to prevent common AI agent failures, such as making misleading claims or getting stuck in 'asset-polishing' loops, rather than to exfiltrate data or establish persistence. No evidence of malicious intent, obfuscation, or unauthorized data access was found.
