fix(skills): distinguish native vs external tool credential storage

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Trevin Chow 2026-01-28 12:06:49 -08:00 committed by Trevin Chow
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#### Secrets & Credentials
**NEVER hardcode secrets automatically**—only if user explicitly requests it. Scripts must look up secrets dynamically: config → env → error.
**NEVER hardcode secrets automatically.** Look up secrets dynamically based on skill type:
**Clawdbot-native skills** (no external CLI): Use config → env → error:
```bash
VALUE=$(jq -r '.skills.entries["skill-name"].apiKey // empty' ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json)
VALUE="${VALUE:-$SKILL_NAME_API_KEY}"
[[ -z "$VALUE" ]] && echo "Error: Set skills.entries.skill-name.apiKey in config or SKILL_NAME_API_KEY env var" && exit 1
```
**Skills wrapping external tools**: Source from `~/.config/<tool>/` (XDG convention). If the tool works standalone without Clawdbot, its credentials belong outside Clawdbot's config.
#### What to Not Include in a Skill
A skill should only contain essential files that directly support its functionality. Do NOT create extraneous documentation or auxiliary files, including: