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Monetize Service

by 0xRAG · GitHub ↗ · v0.1.0
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/install monetize-service
Description
Build and deploy a paid API that other agents can pay to use via x402. Use when you or the user want to monetize an API, make money, earn money, offer a service, sell a service to other agents, charge for endpoints, create a paid endpoint, or set up a paid service. Covers "make money by offering an endpoint", "sell a service", "monetize your data", "create a paid API".
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: build an Express server that charges via x402. Before installing or running it, do the following: (1) review the x402-express npm package source and its reputation; (2) test everything on base-sepolia (testnet) before switching to Base mainnet to avoid losing real USDC; (3) confirm the payTo address is correct and never paste or expose private keys; (4) verify which facilitator (x402.org or custom) will be used and read its privacy/security documents; (5) consider running dependency scans (npm audit) and pin package versions to reduce supply-chain risk.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: monetize-service Version: 0.1.0 The skill's stated purpose of building an x402 payment server is benign, and the instructions provided in `SKILL.md` align with this goal. However, the `allowed-tools` list in `SKILL.md` grants overly broad permissions, specifically `Bash(npm *)`, `Bash(node *)`, and `Bash(curl *)`. The `Bash(npm *)` permission is particularly concerning as it allows the agent to install and execute arbitrary packages from the npm registry, which represents a significant vulnerability for potential supply chain attacks or arbitrary code execution if the agent were to be prompted to install a malicious package. While the skill itself does not contain malicious instructions, these broad permissions introduce a high-risk capability.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (monetize an API with x402) align with the runtime instructions: obtaining a receive address, installing x402-express, and protecting Express routes. The listed allowed tools (npx, npm, node, curl) are appropriate for the task.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays on-topic: it guides wallet auth, obtaining a payTo address, installing x402-express, and wiring middleware into an Express server. It does not instruct reading unrelated files or exfiltrating data. It does instruct interacting with a wallet and making on-chain payments (expected for this purpose).
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec in the skill bundle (instruction-only), but the instructions require installing the third-party npm package x402-express. Using npm packages is a normal choice but carries moderate risk—verify the package source, review code, and prefer testnet before mainnet.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, which is coherent, but it depends on an authenticated wallet (via npx awal). That implies access to a wallet whose keys/funds could be at risk if misused. Requesting a receive address (payTo) is expected, but users must ensure they don't expose private keys or run this against a wallet holding significant funds without auditing dependencies.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill is user-invocable. It does not request persistent system-wide changes or modify other skills' configurations; no elevated persistence is requested.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install monetize-service
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /monetize-service
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release of the monetize-service skill. - Enables users to build and deploy paid APIs with per-request USDC payments over the x402 protocol. - Guides setup of an Express server with x402-express middleware to protect endpoints and enforce payment. - Includes configuration examples for multiple endpoints, wildcards, free endpoints, and schema validation. - Provides testing steps and pricing guidelines for common use cases. - Lists required tools and commands for wallet setup, payments, and endpoint configuration.
Metadata
Slug monetize-service
Version 0.1.0
License
All-time Installs 6
Active Installs 5
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monetize Service?

Build and deploy a paid API that other agents can pay to use via x402. Use when you or the user want to monetize an API, make money, earn money, offer a service, sell a service to other agents, charge for endpoints, create a paid endpoint, or set up a paid service. Covers "make money by offering an endpoint", "sell a service", "monetize your data", "create a paid API". It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 992 downloads so far.

How do I install Monetize Service?

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

Is Monetize Service free?

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

Which platforms does Monetize Service support?

Monetize Service is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Monetize Service?

It is built and maintained by 0xRAG (@0xrag); the current version is v0.1.0.

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