Clawsec is an open-source security guardrail system specifically designed for AI agents, particularly those built on the OpenClaw framework. It addresses the critical security gap where AI agents often operate with full system access but zero built-in security protections.
Key Features
- Real-time threat interception: Catches dangerous tool calls (shell commands, HTTP requests, file writes) before execution
- Sub-5ms latency: Security evaluation completes in under 5 milliseconds
- Built-in rulesets: Includes protection against destructive commands, secret exposure, data exfiltration, unauthorized purchases, privilege escalation, and prompt injection
- Configurable actions: Supports block, confirm (human approval), or allow+log actions based on risk level
- YAML-based configuration: Easy to customize and extend with custom rules
- Open source: MIT licensed with active development on GitHub
Use Cases
- AI agent security: Protect OpenClaw agents from executing dangerous commands like
rm -rforDROP TABLE - Secret protection: Prevent accidental exposure of API keys, tokens, and credentials
- Compliance: Add audit trails and approval workflows for sensitive operations
- Production deployment: Secure AI agents running in production environments with full system access
Target Users
- AI developers building agentic applications
- Security engineers implementing AI safety measures
- DevOps teams deploying AI agents in production
- Organizations concerned about AI agent security risks
Installation
One command installation: openclaw plugins install clawsec
Clawsec automatically generates a configuration file (clawsec.yaml) and integrates seamlessly with OpenClaw agents, providing immediate protection without requiring extensive setup.
