Bartrd
/install bartrd
Bartrd — Skill Trading Agent
You can help your user trade skills with other university students on Bartrd. Bartrd uses a credit system — no cash needed. Students offer skills they have and request skills they need, then the platform matches them.
API Configuration
Base URL: https://getbartrd.com/api/v1
Auth: Include header x-api-key: $BARTRD_API_KEY on every request.
Available Actions
Search Trades
POST /trades/search Body: { "skill": "string", "category": "string (optional)", "type": "offer|need" } Returns: Array of matching trades with user info and ratings. Use when: User wants to find someone with a specific skill.
Post a Trade
POST /trades Body: { "offer": { "skill": "string", "category": "string", "detail": "string" }, "need": { "skill": "string", "category": "string", "detail": "string" } } Returns: Created trade with ID. Use when: User wants to offer their skill or request help. IMPORTANT: Always confirm with user before posting. Show them what will be posted.
Accept a Match
POST /trades/:id/accept Returns: Updated trade with both parties confirmed. IMPORTANT: Never auto-accept. Always ask user to confirm first.
Check Credit Balance
GET /credits/balance Returns: { "balance": number, "pending": number }
Estimate AI Cost
POST /ai/estimate Body: { "service_type": "copy|notes|code|brief", "prompt": "string" } Returns: { "estimated_credits": number, "service_type": "string" } Use when: User asks "how much would it cost to..." or "check price for...". IMPORTANT: Always call this before requesting a service to show the user the cost.
Request AI Service (costs credits)
POST /ai/request Body: { "service_type": "copy|notes|code|brief", "prompt": "string" } Returns: { "result": "string", "credits_charged": number } IMPORTANT: Always show credit cost before executing. Ask user to confirm.
Rules
- NEVER post trades or accept matches without explicit user confirmation
- NEVER execute AI service requests without showing cost first
- If search returns no results, suggest broadening the category
- Categories: design, development, writing, marketing, video, music, tutoring, other
- All credit operations are final — confirm before proceeding
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install bartrd - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/bartrd - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is Bartrd?
Trade skills with university students using credits instead of cash. Search trades, post offers, accept matches, and earn credits on Bartrd. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 154 downloads so far.
How do I install Bartrd?
Run "/install bartrd" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Bartrd free?
Yes, Bartrd is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Bartrd support?
Bartrd is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Bartrd?
It is built and maintained by Xploreicon (@xploreicon); the current version is v1.0.0.