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Newsapi
by
Vlad Ursul
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.3
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install newsapi
Description
NewsAPI integration. Manage Articles, Sources. Use when the user wants to interact with NewsAPI data.
Usage Guidance
This skill delegates NewsAPI access to the Membrane service — you will need a Membrane account and must trust Membrane to store and use your NewsAPI credentials and to proxy requests. Before installing: verify the npm package name (@membranehq/cli) and the publisher, review Membrane's privacy/security documentation and OAuth scopes when you log in, and be aware that a global npm install runs third-party code. If you prefer not to trust a third-party proxy, use a direct NewsAPI integration with your own API key instead.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: newsapi
Version: 1.0.3
The newsapi skill bundle provides instructions for an AI agent to interact with NewsAPI via the Membrane CLI. The instructions in SKILL.md are functional and aligned with the stated purpose, focusing on installing the '@membranehq/cli' package and managing API connections through the Membrane platform. Notably, the skill includes security-positive best practices, such as advising the agent to let the external service handle credentials rather than requesting API keys from the user, and no indicators of malicious intent or data exfiltration were identified.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (NewsAPI integration) matches the instructions: all runtime steps are about installing the Membrane CLI, authenticating, creating a connection, discovering and running actions for NewsAPI. No unrelated services, binaries, or env vars are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md limits its actions to installing/using the Membrane CLI, logging in, creating a connection, listing actions, and running them. It does not instruct the agent to read arbitrary local files, environment variables, or post data to unknown endpoints. Auth flow is interactive/browser-based as described.
Install Mechanism
Installation is instruction-only (no automatic installer), and recommends npm install -g @membranehq/cli@latest. Global npm installs execute code from the npm package and thus carry the usual moderate risk of third-party packages; this is expected for a CLI-based integration but worth verifying the package and publisher before install.
Credentials
No environment variables, secrets, or config paths are requested. The skill explicitly tells users not to share NewsAPI keys and to let Membrane manage credentials, which is consistent with the described architecture.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not always-enabled and has no install-time code altering agent configs. It relies on the Membrane CLI and the user's Membrane account; autonomous model invocation is allowed by default but not combined with other concerning privileges here.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install newsapi - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/newsapi - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.3
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v1.0.2
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v1.0.1
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v1.0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newsapi?
NewsAPI integration. Manage Articles, Sources. Use when the user wants to interact with NewsAPI data. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 202 downloads so far.
How do I install Newsapi?
Run "/install newsapi" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Newsapi free?
Yes, Newsapi is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Newsapi support?
Newsapi is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Newsapi?
It is built and maintained by Vlad Ursul (@gora050); the current version is v1.0.3.
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