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4chan-reader

by aiasisbot61 · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install 4chan-reader
Description
Browse 4chan boards and extract thread discussions into structured text files. Use when you need to fetch catalog information or specific thread content (including post text and file metadata) from 4chan boards like /a/, /vg/, /v/, etc.
README (SKILL.md)

4chan Reader

This skill allows you to catalog and extract threads from 4chan boards into structured text.

Workflows

1. View Board Catalog

To see active threads and their reply counts on a board:

python3 scripts/chan_extractor.py catalog \x3Cboard>

Output format: ThreadID|PostCount|TeaserText

2. Extract Thread Content

To read a specific thread and optionally save it:

python3 scripts/chan_extractor.py thread \x3Cboard> \x3Cthread_id> [output_root_dir] [word_limit]
  • output_root_dir (optional): If provided, saves content to \x3Coutput_root_dir>/\x3Cboard>_\x3Ctimestamp>/\x3Cthread_id>.txt.
  • word_limit (optional): Limits each line of post text to the specified number of words.

Details

Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says: fetch 4chan pages and save extracted text. Before installing or running it, consider: (1) Source provenance — the package author is unknown; review the script (already included) and run it in a sandbox or container if you don't trust it. (2) Content risks — 4chan content can be NSFW, abusive, or illegal; avoid indexing or storing content that violates policy or law. (3) File write safety — when supplying output_root, don't point it at sensitive system directories; run as a non-privileged user. (4) Network policy — the script makes outbound HTTP requests to boards.4chan.org; ensure this is allowed on your network. The code does not access other credentials or exfiltrate files beyond what it fetches from 4chan.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: 4chan-reader Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle provides a Python script to fetch 4chan content and optionally save it to a local file. While its network access to 4chan is aligned with its stated purpose, the script allows writing extracted content to an arbitrary user-specified directory (`output_root_dir`) via `os.makedirs` and `open()` in `scripts/chan_extractor.py`. This capability, despite being documented in `SKILL.md` and `scripts/chan_extractor.py`, represents a significant file system access risk, as it could be leveraged by a malicious prompt (external to this skill) to write to sensitive locations, classifying it as suspicious rather than benign.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description match the included script: the Python script fetches 4chan board catalog and thread HTML and extracts post text and file metadata. No unrelated services, binaries, or credentials are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs only running the provided script. The script performs outbound HTTP requests to boards.4chan.org, extracts content, prints it, and optionally writes .txt files to a user-specified output directory. It does not read environment variables, system config, or other files beyond the optional output path.
Install Mechanism
No install spec — instruction-only plus a bundled script. Nothing is downloaded or installed from external URLs during setup.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required. The script only uses standard library modules and optional user-supplied output directory; there are no unexpected secret accesses.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not modify agent/system-wide config. The only persistence is optional writing of scraped thread text to a user-provided directory (expected for this tool).
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install 4chan-reader
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /4chan-reader
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of 4chan-reader. - Browse 4chan boards and list threads with reply counts and teasers. - Extract complete thread discussions, including post text and file metadata. - Save thread content as structured text files with optional word limits. - Supports major boards like /a/, /vg/, /v/, and more. - Includes usage examples and details in SKILL.md and reference guides.
Metadata
Slug 4chan-reader
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 1
Active Installs 1
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4chan-reader?

Browse 4chan boards and extract thread discussions into structured text files. Use when you need to fetch catalog information or specific thread content (including post text and file metadata) from 4chan boards like /a/, /vg/, /v/, etc. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2278 downloads so far.

How do I install 4chan-reader?

Run "/install 4chan-reader" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is 4chan-reader free?

Yes, 4chan-reader is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does 4chan-reader support?

4chan-reader is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created 4chan-reader?

It is built and maintained by aiasisbot61 (@aiasisbot61); the current version is v1.0.0.

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