Promptfoo
Low RiskOpen-source LLM testing and red-teaming platform
Editorial assessment
Where Promptfoo fits
Promptfoo is currently positioned as a security & testing skill for operators looking for a reusable AI workflow building block. Based on the available metadata, the core job to be done is straightforward: open source llm testing and red teaming platform.
The current description adds a practical clue about how the skill behaves in the field: evaluate, secure, and test ai systems at enterprise scale. automated security testing, red teaming, and compliance for llm applications. acquired by openai in 2026. Combined with a Node package install path, this makes Promptfoo easier to evaluate than pages that only list a name and external link.
Promptfoo can usually be trialed quickly, as long as the source and permissions still get reviewed. The current record points to Exec as part of the operational surface, which should be reviewed during security and workflow testing.
Best fit
operators looking for a reusable AI workflow building block
Install surface
npm install -g promptfoo
Source signal
Public source link available
Workflow tags
Security, Testing, and Red team
Adoption posture
Install command documented
Risk review
Can usually be trialed quickly, as long as the source and permissions still get reviewed
Priority review
Why this skill deserves a closer look
Promptfoo earns extra editorial attention because it already sits near the top of the skill library by usage or voting signal. For ClawList readers, that makes it a better candidate for deeper evaluation than a one-line listing or an untested community import.
Best for
Best for operators looking for a reusable AI workflow building block. This is the kind of skill worth reviewing when you are standardizing a workflow, not just experimenting in a throwaway session.
Last reviewed
April 3, 2026
Key caveats
Even strong community signals do not replace a source review. Check the install path, maintenance history, and permission surface before wider rollout.
This skill advertises compatibility with OpenClaw *, so confirm your runtime version before you depend on it.
Compare Promptfoo against adjacent options before standardizing it, because the highest-voted skill is not always the best fit for your exact repo, team, or automation surface.
Alternatives
No close alternatives are published on the current skill record yet.
Source links
Install Command
npm install -g promptfooRequires OpenClaw *
Best-fit workflows
Promptfoo is best evaluated in security & testing environments where open source llm testing and red teaming platform
Shortlist it when your team is actively comparing options for security, testing, and red team workflows
Use a disposable workspace for the first pass so you can confirm the install flow, repository quality, and downstream permissions before broader adoption
About
Evaluate, secure, and test AI systems at enterprise scale. Automated security testing, red-teaming, and compliance for LLM applications. Acquired by OpenAI in 2026.
Rollout checklist
Review the source repository at https://github.com/promptfoo/promptfoo and confirm the README, maintenance activity, and install notes are still current.
Run `npm install -g promptfoo` in a disposable environment first so you can confirm package resolution, dependencies, and rollback steps.
Verify whether exec matches your security expectations and least-privilege model.
Map Promptfoo against the rest of your stack in security, testing, and red team workflows so the team knows whether it is a standalone tool or a supporting utility.
FAQ
What does Promptfoo help with?
Promptfoo is positioned as a security & testing skill. Based on the current summary and tags, it is most relevant for operators looking for a reusable AI workflow building block, especially when the workflow requires open source llm testing and red teaming platform.
How should I evaluate Promptfoo before using it in production?
Start by running npm install -g promptfoo in a disposable environment, then review the source repository, permission surface, and any workflow-specific dependencies before wider rollout.
Why does this page include editorial guidance instead of only the upstream docs?
ClawList is trying to make each skill page more useful than a bare directory listing. That means surfacing practical signals like the install surface, source link, permissions, workflow fit, and rollout considerations in one place.
Who is the best first user for Promptfoo?
The best first evaluator is usually the operator or engineer already responsible for security & testing workflows, because they can verify whether Promptfoo matches the current stack, risk tolerance, and maintenance expectations.
Security & Permissions
This skill requires the following permissions:
- exec
Recommendation: Use the principle of least privilege and regularly review skill behavior.