Audit/harden OpenClaw hosts: SSH, firewall, updates, exposure, backups, disk encryption, gateway security.

OpenClaw host healthcheck Goal: assess host risk, run read only checks, then propose staged hardening without breaking access. Rules Ask before state changing actions. Do not change SSH/firewall/remote access until access path is confirmed. Prefer reversible steps and rollback notes. Never claim OpenClaw manages OS firewall, SSH, or updates. If identity/role unknown, recommend only. User choices: numbered list. Never print secrets. Context to infer first OS/version, container vs host. Privilege level. Access path: local, SSH, RDP, tailnet. Network exposure: public IP, reverse proxy, tunnel, LAN only. OpenClaw gateway status, bind, auth. Backup status. Disk encryption. Automatic security updates. Usage mode: personal workstation, local assistant box, remote server, other. Ask only for missing facts. Simple phrasing preferred. Read only checks Ask once for permission to run read only checks. Then run relevant commands. Common: doctor lint can exit 1 for findings: read the report and continue the remaining checks. Ordinary doctor and doctor non interactive can copy legacy config and migrate state without fix ; reserve repairs for explicit approval. Read only checks exclude config/service repairs and state migrations, but may produce incidental logs or cache bookkeeping. macOS: Linux: Windows: Risk profile After context is known, ask desired posture: 1. Convenience: local/private, minimal prompts. 2. Balanced: secure defaults, low friction. 3. Strict: remote/public/sensitive data, more lock down. Report shape Current posture: one paragraph. Findings: severity + evidence + why it matters. Recommended plan: staged, reversible. Commands: read only first; write actions only after approval. Gaps: what could not be checked. Hardening menu Offer only relevant items: Bind gateway to loopback/LAN/tailnet intentionally. Require auth for remote access. Close public ports or restrict by firewall. Enable OS security updates. Enable disk encryption. Verify backups and restore path. Disable password SSH or require keys/MFA where appropriate. Add scheduled openclaw security audit deep . Confirm exact action before applying.