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Readwise & Reader
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refrigerator
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install readwise
Description
Access Readwise highlights and Reader saved articles
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do only what it claims: interact with Readwise/Reader using your READWISE_TOKEN and Node. Before installing: (1) confirm you trust the skill source/owner; (2) only provide a Readwise API token (do not reuse more privileged credentials); (3) avoid storing the token in world-readable/shared files — if you put it in ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json, ensure correct file permissions; (4) verify you have a Node version with global fetch (Node 18+), or run the scripts in an environment you control; (5) if you want extra assurance, inspect the two included .mjs files locally — they only contact readwise.io and output JSON. If any registry metadata is shown to require no env vars, prefer the SKILL.md and code as the source of truth and proceed accordingly.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: readwise
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides legitimate client scripts for interacting with the Readwise and Readwise Reader APIs. It correctly retrieves the `READWISE_TOKEN` from environment variables for authentication and makes all network requests to the official `readwise.io` domain. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, prompt injection attempts against the agent, or obfuscation. The `SKILL.md` provides clear, functional instructions for using the skill without any harmful directives.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The scripts call Readwise API endpoints (https://readwise.io/api/v2 and /api/v3) and implement list/get/save/search/export operations described in the skill name/description. The only runtime requirement (READWISE_TOKEN) is appropriate for authenticating to Readwise. One small inconsistency: the registry metadata reported no required env vars or binaries, whereas SKILL.md metadata declares node and READWISE_TOKEN — the behavior in the included scripts matches the SKILL.md (they read READWISE_TOKEN and expect node).
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent/user to set READWISE_TOKEN and run the included node scripts; the scripts only make HTTP requests to readwise.io and output JSON. They do not read other environment variables, local files, or send data to third-party endpoints. Note: SKILL.md suggests storing the token in ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json, which is a user action that persists a secret — the skill itself does not auto-write that file.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only deployment) and the package contains two small JS scripts. Nothing is downloaded from external URLs or installed automatically, so no high-risk install mechanism is present.
Credentials
The only credential used is READWISE_TOKEN, which is proportional and necessary for Readwise API access. The scripts do not request additional unrelated secrets. Again, registry metadata omission of this env var is inconsistent with SKILL.md and included code.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request elevated privileges, does not set always:true, and does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings. The only persistence vector called out is an instruction to optionally add the token to ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json — that is a user step to store a secret and not performed automatically by the skill.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install readwise - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/readwise - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: Access Readwise highlights, books, and Reader saved articles via CLI scripts
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Readwise & Reader?
Access Readwise highlights and Reader saved articles. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2618 downloads so far.
How do I install Readwise & Reader?
Run "/install readwise" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Readwise & Reader free?
Yes, Readwise & Reader is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Readwise & Reader support?
Readwise & Reader is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Readwise & Reader?
It is built and maintained by refrigerator (@refrigerator); the current version is v1.0.0.
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