Understanding Safety Ratings
Understanding Safety Ratings
Safety ratings are a core feature of the ClawSkills ecosystem. They help you make informed decisions about which skills to install.
The Rating Scale
Our 5-point rating system evaluates the risk level of each skill:
Rating 5 - Minimal Risk
Skills that only read data and have no external network access. Examples: file analyzers, code formatters.
Rating 4 - Low Risk
Skills that need minimal permissions like reading specific files or accessing specific APIs. Examples: email composers, document generators.
Rating 3 - Moderate Risk
Skills that require access to external services or modify local files. Examples: expense trackers, social media tools.
Rating 2 - Elevated Risk
Skills that need significant system permissions or access sensitive data. Always review carefully before installing.
Rating 1 - High Risk
Skills that require full system access. Only install from trusted authors.
How Ratings are Calculated
Ratings are determined by analyzing:
- Permission scope - What the skill can access
- Network activity - External connections made
- Data sensitivity - Type of data processed
- System impact - Changes made to the system
Best Practices
- Always check the safety rating before installing
- Prefer skills with rating 4-5 when possible
- Review the source code for skills rated 1-2
- Keep skills updated for security patches