# Carapace — OpenClaw companion app

> Local-only security companion for OpenClaw to securely transfer secrets. (iPhone/iPad app by OAK ROAD STUDIOS PTY LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carapace/id6759444253 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OAK ROAD STUDIOS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870765141)
- Category: Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carapace/id6759444253/reviews.md

## What is Carapace?

Carapace is a local-only security companion for OpenClaw.

Carapace helps you move sensistive secrets into your OpenClaw host safely, even over insecure chat channels. 

How it works:

  1. OpenClaw generates a public key and shows it as a QR code (or ask your agent to send it to you)
  2. In Carapace, you load that key by live scan, photo import or paste
  3. You enter any secret (API key, token, password etc)
  4. Carapace encrypts it locally and copies a payload: carapace:v1:ciphertext.
  5. You paste that payload into your message channel and send it to your OpenClaw
  6. OpenClaw decrypts locally and stores the secret on the host

Security Model:

  No backend
  No cloud sync
  No Firebase
  No network calls from Carapace

Encryption is done on device with Libsodium sealed-box cryptography. 

Requirements:

  1. OpenClaw host companion package: @oakroadapps/openclaw-carapace-vault
  2. OpenClaw host setup is required for decryption/import (add to your soul.md)

Ideal for users who want a lightweight, local-first way to provision secrets into OpenClaw without pasting plaintext into chat.

## Key features

- Local-only security
- Secure secret encryption
- QR code key generation
- Live scan/photo import
- No backend or cloud sync
- On-device encryption with Libsodium

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carapace/id6759444253/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant.

*2026-03-25*

Thank you for making this simple.

## Frequently asked questions about Carapace

### How does Carapace ensure security?

Carapace encrypts secrets locally on your device using Libsodium sealed-box cryptography. It has no backend, no cloud sync, and makes no network calls, ensuring your data remains private.

### What is required to use Carapace?

You need the OpenClaw host companion package (@oakroadapps/openclaw-carapace-vault) and an OpenClaw host setup for decryption and import. This is detailed in the OpenClaw documentation.

### Can I use Carapace without an OpenClaw host?

No, Carapace is designed as a companion app for OpenClaw. An OpenClaw host setup is required for the decryption and import of secrets managed by Carapace.

### Does Carapace have ads?

No, Carapace does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused solely on providing a secure and private experience for managing secrets.

### What types of secrets can Carapace transfer?

Carapace can transfer any sensitive secret, including API keys, tokens, and passwords. These are encrypted locally before being sent to your OpenClaw host.

### On which devices can I use Carapace?

Carapace is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to work locally on your mobile device.

### How often is Carapace updated?

Carapace was last updated on February 26, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will depend on developer plans for feature enhancements and security patches.

### What is the age rating for Carapace?

Carapace has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience and does not contain mature content.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-02-26

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-18.*