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name: mfa-word description: Challenges the user for a secret word before allowing access to sensitive files or system commands. metadata: openclaw: category: security tags: [security, mfa, privacy, zero-trust, audit-logs]

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MFA Word (Security Gatekeeper)

Operational Protocol

• Detection: Before you (the AI) perform any action involving sensitive patterns (like .env, .ssh, passwords, or deletions), you MUST call check_gate_status.

• Standard Mode: If check_gate_status returns "OPEN", you may proceed. This session is valid for 15 minutes.

• Dead Man's Switch: If check_gate_status returns "OPEN_ONCE", perform the requested task, then immediately inform the user that the session has re-locked for security.

• Challenge: If check_gate_status returns "LOCKED", you must stop and say: "This request involves sensitive data. Please provide your Secret Word to continue."

• Validation: Once the user provides a word, call verify_access. Only proceed if it returns "Access Granted."

Tools

initialize_mfa

Sets up the security layer and user preferences.

• secret: The primary secret word.

• super_secret: The emergency reset word.

• sensitive_list: Array of strings or patterns to protect (default: .env, password, config, sudo).

• use_dead_mans_switch: Boolean. If true, the gate locks after every single sensitive action.

verify_access

Validates the secret word provided by the user.

• word: The word provided by the user in chat.

check_gate_status

Internal tool to check if the current session is authenticated.

reset_mfa

Resets the secret word using the super secret word.

• super_word: The emergency reset word.

• new_secret: The new primary secret.