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Mdtero
by
Jianbin Chen
· GitHub ↗
· v0.1.9
· MIT-0
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/install mdtero
Description
Use when a user wants Mdtero to parse a paper from a DOI or URL into a structured Markdown package, translate a parsed paper while keeping structure, or down...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and limited to Mdtero API workflows. Before installing: ensure you trust mdtero.com (API calls go to api.mdtero.com), avoid sending sensitive or proprietary manuscripts unless you accept that they will be transmitted to the service, and only install/run the local helper after downloading and reviewing the installer locally (do not pipe remote scripts). Treat your MDTERO_API_KEY like any API secret (store it securely, rotate if exposed). If you plan to use Elsevier/ScienceDirect full-text, follow the local-acquisition guidance and only provide ELSEVIER_API_KEY on machines you control.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: mdtero
Version: 0.1.9
The mdtero skill bundle provides instructions for an AI agent to interact with the Mdtero API for parsing and translating academic papers. It includes explicit safety guidelines, instructing the agent to warn users against piping remote scripts into the shell and to review local helper installers before execution. All external communication is directed to the official service domain (api.mdtero.com), and there is no evidence of malicious intent or data exfiltration.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (parse/translate/download paper artifacts) align with the declared MDTERO_API_KEY and the documented API endpoints (api.mdtero.com); the optional ELSEVIER_API_KEY is plausibly tied to Elsevier full-text acquisition as described.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs use of the Mdtero API and an optional local helper for publisher-fulltext acquisition. It explicitly warns about sending sensitive content to the server and tells users to review any helper installer locally. The instructions do not request unrelated files, creds, or system-wide data.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill (no install spec). SKILL.md references an external local helper installer but does not itself download or run code; it advises users to inspect installers locally and not to pipe remote scripts.
Credentials
Only MDTERO_API_KEY is required (primary credential); ELSEVIER_API_KEY is optional and justified for a specific local acquisition workflow. No unrelated secrets or broad environment access are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not always-enabled and uses normal autonomous invocation. It does not request persistent system changes or modify other skills' configs.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install mdtero - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/mdtero - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.9
Clarify Account-first setup and helper separation.
v0.1.8
- Added explicit environment variable descriptions to skill metadata, detailing requirements for MDTERO_API_KEY and optional ELSEVIER_API_KEY.
- Updated metadata to include an "envVars" array for better clarity and integration.
- No changes to usage instructions or API workflows.
v0.1.7
- Adds support and documentation for the optional paper PDF artifact in downloads and workflows.
- Clarifies Elsevier/ScienceDirect acquisition: these full-text papers require local helper use—DOIs cannot be parsed directly via server-side API.
- Documents separate handling for server-side (`/tasks/parse`) vs. local upload (`/tasks/parse-upload`) for restricted publishers.
- Updates helper tool instructions with new short-wait/async usage details.
- Expands setup section to clarify the distinct roles of `MDTERO_API_KEY` and `ELSEVIER_API_KEY`.
v0.1.6
Declare MDTERO_API_KEY in OpenClaw skill metadata and keep install boundary guidance explicit.
v0.1.5
Clarify required credentials, helper review guidance, and paper-content upload boundary before use.
v0.1.4
Rollback trial split and keep the previous helper-aware skill wording.
v0.1.3
Trial split: keep ClawHub skill API-focused and move helper acquisition guidance to official guide/install docs.
v0.1.2
Reduce installer command exposure in skill text while preserving helper, parse, translate, and download guidance.
v0.1.1
Harden install guidance, keep helper flow auditable, and clarify parse/translate artifact usage.
v0.1.0
Initial public release for structured paper parsing and translation workflows.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mdtero?
Use when a user wants Mdtero to parse a paper from a DOI or URL into a structured Markdown package, translate a parsed paper while keeping structure, or down... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 231 downloads so far.
How do I install Mdtero?
Run "/install mdtero" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Mdtero free?
Yes, Mdtero is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Mdtero support?
Mdtero is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Mdtero?
It is built and maintained by Jianbin Chen (@jonbinc); the current version is v0.1.9.
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