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🔌 Network & Protocol Utils

Printer skillv1.0.0

Name: Printer skill
Author: DhvanilPatel

printer

DhvanilPatel

Manage printers via CUPS on macOS (discover, add, print, queue, status, wake).

devopsmonitoring

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Installs (all time)

Installs (current)

Downloads

2.9K

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CreatedJan 7, 2026

UpdatedFeb 25, 2026

Install & Quick Start

Install via ClawdBot CLI:

clawdbot install DhvanilPatel/printer

Requires:

lplpstatlpadmin

Skill Package1 files

📋SKILL.mdmarkdown

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Quality Score

B55/100

Grade Fair — based on market validation, documentation quality, package completeness, maintenance status, and authenticity signals.

Market Validation9/35

· 1525 downloads (moderate demand)
· 2 installs (very low)

Documentation15/25

· SKILL.md present
· Detailed documentation (≥3000 chars)

Package Completeness6/15

· skillAssets present (0 files)

Maintenance

Security Analysis

💙 Low Risk

SUSPICIOUS_PERMISSIONSmedium

Accesses system directories or attempts privilege escalation

/var/log/

UNDOCUMENTED_EXTERNALlow

Calls external URL not in known-safe list

http://PRINTER_IP/

AI Analysis

The skill's external calls (http://PRINTER_IP/) are consistent with its stated purpose of managing local/network printers and do not send user data to unauthorized external servers. The commands require user-specified printer IPs and use standard CUPS/IPP protocols for legitimate printer control, with no evidence of credential harvesting, obfuscation, or hidden malicious instructions.

Audited Apr 16, 2026 · audit v1.0

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Usage Guide

Generated Mar 1, 2026

IT administratorsSmall business ownersRemote workersbeginner

💡 Application Scenarios

Small Office Printer ManagementOffice Administration

A small business office uses this skill to manage a shared network printer for daily document printing. It helps employees discover the printer via Bonjour, set it as default, print PDFs and text files with options like duplex, and monitor toner levels via SNMP to avoid downtime.

Educational Institution Printing SetupEducation

A school or university IT department deploys this skill to configure multiple printers across campuses. They add driverless IPP printers for students and faculty, manage print queues to cancel jobs or pause printing during exams, and use status diagnostics to troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Home Office Printing AutomationRemote Work

A remote worker uses this skill to automate printer tasks on their macOS home setup. They print documents directly from the command line, set default options like grayscale to save ink, and use keep-alive scripts to prevent the printer from entering deep sleep during work hours.

Print Shop Production WorkflowPrinting Services

A print shop integrates this skill into their production workflow to handle batch printing jobs. They print multiple copies of files, manage printer queues to prioritize urgent orders, and use IPP status queries to monitor printer health and supplies for high-volume output.

IT Support TroubleshootingIT Support

IT support technicians use this skill to diagnose and resolve printer issues for clients on macOS. They check error logs, re-add printers with correct URIs, and wake unresponsive printers via IPP pokes, reducing downtime and improving service efficiency.

💼 Business Models

Managed Print ServicesMonthly subscription fees

Offer subscription-based printer management for businesses, using this skill to automate monitoring, supply tracking, and troubleshooting. Revenue comes from monthly fees per printer, with upsells for advanced features like SNMP integration and keep-alive setups.

Freelance IT ConsultingHourly or project-based fees

Provide on-demand IT consulting services for small offices or individuals, leveraging this skill to set up and maintain printers efficiently. Revenue is generated through hourly rates or fixed project fees for installation, configuration, and ongoing support.

Software Integration DevelopmentLicensing and development fees

Develop and sell software tools that integrate this skill into larger systems, such as document management platforms or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Revenue streams include licensing fees, custom development contracts, and maintenance support packages.

💬 Integration Tip

Integrate this skill with automation scripts or monitoring dashboards to streamline printer management; use the provided commands in cron jobs or launchd agents for scheduled tasks like keep-alive pings.