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/install videogames
Description
A skill to lookup video game information, prices, compatibility, and duration.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: it makes network requests to public APIs (Steam, CheapShark, ProtonDB, HowLongToBeat) and caches responses in ~/.openclaw/skills/videogames/.cache. It does not request API keys or other secrets. Before installing: (1) review and accept that the skill will make outbound HTTP requests to those public endpoints, (2) be aware it will create a cache directory in your home skills folder (you can delete it anytime), and (3) prefer installing code from a trusted repository/author (the registry metadata and included _meta.json have minor mismatches). If you want extra safety, run the skill in a sandboxed environment or inspect the files locally — the code is short and uses only Python standard libraries.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: videogames
Version: 1.0.1
The OpenClaw AgentSkills skill bundle 'videogames' is classified as benign. All network requests are directed to legitimate, well-known gaming APIs (Steam, CheapShark, ProtonDB, HowLongToBeat) for its stated purpose of providing game information. The `scripts/core/config.py` module reads environment variables (`STEAM_LANGUAGE`, `STEAM_CURRENCY`, `STEAM_CC`) for configuration, but these are not exfiltrated. A local cache is created in `~/.openclaw/skills/videogames/.cache` by `scripts/core/network.py`, which is a standard and safe practice. There is no evidence of prompt injection attempts in `SKILL.md` or `README.md`, nor any malicious code execution, data exfiltration, or persistence mechanisms.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the implementation: code calls Steam, CheapShark, ProtonDB and provides HowLongToBeat links and related features. Included files implement the advertised functionality and there are no unexpected external services or secret requests. Minor metadata inconsistencies exist (_meta.json version differs from SKILL.md/registry), but this is an administrative mismatch, not a functional/security issue.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and README instruct running the bundled Python script and describe the same API endpoints used by the code. The runtime instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated files or exfiltrate data. The code creates a local cache under ~/.openclaw/skills/videogames/.cache to store API responses (24h) — expected for performance but worth noting.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is provided; the skill ships source files (Python standard library only). No downloads from arbitrary URLs, package registry installs, or archive extraction are present in the manifest.
Credentials
The skill does not require credentials or declare required env vars. It optionally reads STEAM_LANGUAGE, STEAM_CURRENCY, and STEAM_CC from the environment for user convenience (documented in README). These are configuration variables only and not sensitive.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no special privileges requested. The skill writes cache files under the skill's path in the user's home directory and does not modify other skills or system-wide configs. Autonomous invocation (disable-model-invocation:false) is platform-default and not unusual.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install videogames - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/videogames - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Expanded functionality to include ProtonDB compatibility and HowLongToBeat playtime estimation.
- Updated documentation to reflect new features and usage instructions.
- Added internal scripts and structure to support new integrations (Steam, CheapShark, ProtonDB, HLTB APIs).
v1.0.0
Video Game Skill 1.0.0 – Initial Release
- Search for video games and view Steam information.
- Compare game prices across multiple stores using CheapShark.
- Simple command-line interface via Python script.
- No external library requirements; runs on Python 3 standard library.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Videogames?
A skill to lookup video game information, prices, compatibility, and duration. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 999 downloads so far.
How do I install Videogames?
Run "/install videogames" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Videogames free?
Yes, Videogames is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Videogames support?
Videogames is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Videogames?
It is built and maintained by ivanheral (@ivanheral); the current version is v1.0.1.
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