# What is Skill allowlist?

> Source: https://openclawdatabase.com/glossary/skill-allowlist/
> Last updated: 2026-04-18
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# What is Skill allowlist?

A configuration file that limits which skills an agent may load — only entries on the list are permitted to run. Critical for security: a compromised skill from a public repo can't execute if it isn't allowlisted.

## See also

- [IronClaw: Skill Allowlisting](https://openclawdatabase.com/ironclaw/skill-allowlisting/)
- [OpenClaw: Security](https://openclawdatabase.com/openclaw/security/)

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