Scanner comparison · 2026

TrustSkills vs Snyk Agent Scan

Compare TrustSkills and Snyk Agent Scan for OpenClaw and MCP skill security scanning. See which scanner fits your workflow — no-account free scan vs enterprise SAST with LLM intent analysis.

Bottom line

TrustSkills is the better choice if you want a fast, no-account scan with plain-English results for a ClawHub skill. Snyk Agent Scan is the better choice if your team already uses Snyk, you need CI/CD integration, or you're scanning MCP servers.

TrustSkills

TrustSkills is a purpose-built OpenClaw and ClawHub skill scanner. It requires no account, stores no data, and returns findings in plain English — risk level, category, and a clear explanation of what was found. Designed for IT managers and developers who need to evaluate a skill before installation without reading CVE documentation.

Snyk Agent Scan

Snyk Agent Scan is an open-source security scanner from Snyk that combines static analysis (SAST) with LLM-powered intent analysis. It covers MCP servers, AI agent skills, and GitHub repositories. Snyk's existing enterprise integrations mean it slots naturally into security workflows for teams already using Snyk for software supply chain security.

FeatureTrustSkillsSnyk Agent Scan
Free tierYesYes
No account requiredYesNo — login required
OpenClaw / ClawHub skillsYesYes
MCP server scanningRoadmapYes
C2 callback detectionYesYes
Data exfiltration detectionYesYes
Prompt injection detectionYesYes
ClawHavoc pattern matchingYesYes
Plain-English findingsYes — no CVE IDsTechnical output
Server-side scanningYesYes
No data storedYesAccount required
Hash drift monitoringRoadmapYes (paid)
Slack / email alertsRoadmap ($49/mo)Yes (paid)
EU AI Act compliance reportsRoadmap (Aug 2026)Partial

Choose TrustSkills when…

  • You need to scan a ClawHub skill right now without creating an account
  • Your audience is non-technical — IT managers, compliance teams, or business owners who need plain-English findings
  • You want server-side scanning with no data retention
  • You're evaluating skills one at a time before installation

Choose Snyk Agent Scan when…

  • Your team already uses Snyk for SCA/SAST and you want AI skill scanning in the same platform
  • You need to scan MCP servers (TrustSkills MCP scanning is on the roadmap)
  • You want CI/CD integration for automated scanning on PR or commit
  • You prefer open-source tools you can audit and self-host