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Ping Monitor

BenignClawScan verdict for this skill. Analyzed May 1, 2026, 5:17 AM.

Analysis

This is a simple ping-based health-check skill; the main thing to notice is that it sends ICMP network checks to hostnames or IPs you provide.

GuidanceThis skill appears security-benign. Before installing, understand that it runs ping-style network checks and should be used only for hosts you control or are allowed to test.

Findings (1)

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.

Abnormal behavior control

Checks for instructions or behavior that redirect the agent, misuse tools, execute unexpected code, cascade across systems, exploit user trust, or continue outside the intended task.

Tool Misuse and Exploitation
SeverityLowConfidenceHighStatusNote
SKILL.md
Uses the standard `ping` utility to verify network reachability of any target host.

The skill exposes a network diagnostic command against user-supplied hosts. This is purpose-aligned, but it can generate network traffic to arbitrary targets.

User impactUsing the skill will send ping traffic to the requested host, which may be inappropriate for systems you do not own or have permission to test.
RecommendationUse it only for hosts, devices, or services you are authorized to monitor.