1Password CLI for Agents#

This skill allows agents to securely access and manage secrets using the 1Password CLI ( op) and a Service Account. It provides commands for reading, writing, and managing items within a dedicated vault.

Prerequisites#

1. Install 1Password CLI:
   • macOS: brew install --cask 1password-cli
   • Linux/Windows: See official docs.
2. Create a Service Account:
   • Go to 1Password Developer Portal.
   • Create a Service Account and grant it access to a specific vault (e.g., "Agent Vault").
   • Copy the Service Account Token.
3. Set Environment Variable:
   • Set OP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_TOKEN in your environment (e.g., .env file or export in shell).
   • For OpenClaw, you can add OP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_TOKEN=... to .env.

Usage#

All commands require the OP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_TOKEN to be set.

1. Check Authentication#

Verify the service account is working:

bash

op whoami

2. List Vaults#

List vaults accessible to the service account:

bash

op vault list

3. Read an Item#

Get details of an item (JSON format is best for parsing):

bash

op item get "Item Name" --vault "Vault Name" --format json

Or get a specific field (e.g., password):

bash

op read "op://Vault Name/Item Name/password"

4. Create an Item#

Create a login item:

bash

op item create --category login --title "My Service" --url "https://example.com" --vault "Vault Name" username="myuser" password="mypassword"

Create a secure note:

bash

op item create --category "Secure Note" --title "API Key" --vault "Vault Name" notes="my-secret-key"

5. Edit an Item#

Update a password:

bash

op item edit "Item Name" password="newpassword" --vault "Vault Name"

6. Delete an Item#

bash

op item delete "Item Name" --vault "Vault Name"

Tips for Agents#

• Always use JSON output: Add --format json to op commands for structured data that is easier to parse.
• Security: Never print the OP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_TOKEN or retrieved secrets to the console unless explicitly asked.
• Vaults: If multiple vaults are available, specify the --vault flag to avoid ambiguity.
• Rate Limits: Service accounts have rate limits. Cache results if possible or retry with backoff.

Troubleshooting#

• "You are not currently signed in": Ensure OP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_TOKEN is set correctly.
• "account is not authorized": Check that the service account has permission for the specific vault and operation (read/write).