OpenClaw Tip #9: Use the Health Check to Prevent Issues

Prevention beats debugging at 2 AM. OpenClaw’s built-in health check tool audits configuration, security, and performance.

Basic Health Check

openclaw doctor

Covers configuration validity, channel connections, model availability, and basic security.

Deep Scan

openclaw doctor --deep

The deep scan checks for:

• Malicious skills with hidden instructions or data exfiltration.
• Exposed credentials in plaintext config files.
• Permission misconfigurations on sensitive files.
• Outdated dependencies.

Why It Matters

Over 1,000 malicious skills were found on ClawHub, targeting wallet keys, SSH credentials, browser cookies, and API tokens. Regular deep scans are your first line of defense.

Automate Nightly Audits

openclaw cron add   --name "Nightly audit"   --cron "0 2 * * *"   --session isolated   --message "Run openclaw doctor --deep. Alert me on Telegram if critical issues found."

Config Validation (v2026.3.2)

openclaw config validate --json

Catches invalid keys and typos before Gateway startup.

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