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WordPress Blog Automation
by
Carl Luis Olivier
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· v1.0.1
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Install in OpenClaw
/install blog-automation
Description
Automated WordPress blog publishing with scheduling
README (SKILL.md)
Blog Automation Skill
Overview
Scheduled blog publishing system that publishes generated articles to WordPress.
Purpose
- Convert articles to WordPress HTML format
- Schedule posts for optimal timing
- Handle image embeds and SEO tags
- Publish via WordPress REST API
Input Variables
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| WP_URL | WordPress site URL | https://paylesstax.co.za |
| WP_USERNAME | WordPress API username | blog_manager |
| WP_APP_TOKEN | Application password | (configured in OpenClaw) |
| ARTICLE_JSON | Path to generated article | ./article.json |
| SCHEDULE_TIME | Optional publish time | 2025-03-15T09:00:00 |
| CATEGORIES | Post categories | [Tax, Compliance] |
| TAGS | Post tags | [SARS, 2026] |
Workflow
- Load article JSON from generator
- Convert markdown to HTML
- Upload images (if any) to WordPress media
- Create WordPress post via REST API
- Log result to memory file
Triggers
- Cron schedule (e.g., daily at 8am)
- Manual CLI execution
- Post-generation webhook from article generator
APIs & Dependencies
- WordPress REST API v2
- requests library for HTTP
- markdown2 or mistletoe for MD->HTML
Output
{
"status": "published|scheduled|failed",
"wordpress_id": 12345,
"url": "https://site.com/blog/post",
"timestamp": "2025-03-02T05:03:19"
}
Files
- index.py - Publishing logic
- formatter.py - MD to HTML conversion
- scheduler.py - Cron/schedule management
Usage Guidance
This package mostly does what it says — it posts article JSON to a WordPress site using Basic auth and writes local logs on failure. Before installing consider: 1) The SKILL.md mentions additional files (formatter.py, scheduler.py) and dependencies that are missing; ask the author for the complete bundle or updated docs. 2) Provide WP credentials only for sites you control or staging instances; app passwords grant post privileges and should be scoped and rotated. 3) The script uses HTTP Basic (base64) headers — ensure you call an HTTPS WP_URL to protect credentials in transit. 4) The tool reads arbitrary article file paths and writes logs/failed HTML locally — avoid pointing it at sensitive directories and review log handling so tokens are not accidentally recorded. 5) If you need scheduling or media upload, verify those features exist in the full package (they are referenced in docs but not implemented in index.py). If the maintainer cannot explain the missing files or supply a complete, reviewed package, treat this skill as incomplete and avoid running it with real credentials.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: blog-automation
Version: 1.0.1
The skill is classified as suspicious due to critical vulnerabilities related to file system access. The `index.py` script directly reads the `ARTICLE_JSON` file path and writes to a `log` file path, both provided as command-line arguments, without any input sanitization. This creates a significant risk of Local File Inclusion (LFI) and Arbitrary File Write, allowing an attacker to potentially read arbitrary files (e.g., credentials, system files) or write to arbitrary locations on the agent's host system if they can control these input paths (e.g., via prompt injection against the OpenClaw agent). While the skill's stated purpose is benign, these vulnerabilities could be exploited for data exfiltration or system compromise.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name/description (WordPress publishing + scheduling) aligns with the included index.py which implements publishing via the WordPress REST API. However the SKILL.md references formatter.py and scheduler.py (and additional dependencies such as markdown2/mistletoe) which are not present in the bundle, and the SKILL.md version (1.0.0) differs from registry metadata (1.0.1). These omissions are unexplained and reduce confidence in the package completeness.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs reading an ARTICLE_JSON path, converting markdown to HTML, uploading images, and scheduling. index.py implements reading a provided article JSON, converting content to HTML, and posting to WordPress; it writes a local failure HTML and appends a log file. The SKILL.md mentions webhooks/cron triggers and image uploads, but index.py has no explicit media upload or scheduler implementation. The code will read arbitrary file paths supplied as --article and write logs/failed HTML to disk — expected for this task but worth noting.
Install Mechanism
No install spec — instruction-only plus a single Python file. No downloads or package installs are performed by the skill itself, which minimizes install-time risk.
Credentials
No required environment variables are declared. Credentials are accepted as CLI args (WP username and application password), which is proportionate for a WordPress publishing tool. The SKILL.md lists WP-related inputs (WP_URL, WP_USERNAME, WP_APP_TOKEN) consistent with the code. There are no unrelated credentials requested.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent platform privileges. It does not modify other skills or system-wide config; it only writes local logs/failed HTML files as part of its normal operation.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install blog-automation - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/blog-automation - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
Initial publish - WP publishing with scheduling
v1.0.0
Initial publish - WP publishing with scheduling
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WordPress Blog Automation?
Automated WordPress blog publishing with scheduling. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 487 downloads so far.
How do I install WordPress Blog Automation?
Run "/install blog-automation" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is WordPress Blog Automation free?
Yes, WordPress Blog Automation is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does WordPress Blog Automation support?
WordPress Blog Automation is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created WordPress Blog Automation?
It is built and maintained by Carl Luis Olivier (@wespeakallday); the current version is v1.0.1.
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