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Open Notebook Skill
by
Ivan Cetta
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· v1.0.1
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Install in OpenClaw
/install open-notebook-integration
Description
Integrates OpenClaw agents with local open-notebook for creating, saving, and querying thematic notebooks using local Ollama AI models.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: helper PowerShell functions that POST to an open-notebook instance running locally. Before using, verify the sources you install (open-notebook Docker compose and Ollama) come from trusted repositories and inspect the docker-compose file(s) yourself before running docker compose up. Because the skill operates over localhost, it won't directly exfiltrate data to a remote server, but make sure you don't expose the open-notebook or Ollama ports to untrusted networks. Note the README mentions extra .ps1 scripts that aren't bundled here—confirm whether additional files were expected from the author. If you proceed, run the commands and containers in an isolated environment (or host-only network) until you've validated what the services do.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: open-notebook-integration
Version: 1.0.1
The skill bundle is classified as benign. All provided code and instructions in SKILL.md and README.md are clearly aligned with the stated purpose of integrating with a local 'open-notebook' AI assistant. The PowerShell functions (Add-ToNotebook, Search-Notebook, New-Notebook) exclusively interact with 'http://localhost:5055', indicating no external data exfiltration or unauthorized network activity. The setup instructions for running 'docker compose up -d' are for a local prerequisite service and do not constitute malicious execution or prompt injection against the agent, as they are transparent and necessary for the skill's functionality.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (integrating agents with a local open-notebook and Ollama models) matches the SKILL.md: it documents running open-notebook via Docker, using local Ollama models, and supplies PowerShell helper functions that POST to local API endpoints (http://localhost:5055 and UI at :8502). Required resources (Docker, Ollama, local containers) are coherent with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
The runtime instructions are narrowly scoped: the provided PowerShell functions only call local endpoints and require the user to run docker compose and create notebooks. They do not request system secrets, read arbitrary files, or send data to external hosts. Minor inconsistency: the README references additional .ps1 files (open-notebook-automation.ps1, on-query-handbook.ps1, create-notebooks.ps1) that are not present in the package — the SKILL.md, however, contains the actual function examples. This is a documentation/packaging mismatch but not an obvious security issue.
Install Mechanism
No install spec or code files are included; the skill is instruction-only. That results in a low installation risk surface because nothing is downloaded or written by the skill itself. The user is asked to run docker compose for open-notebook, which is expected and outside the skill's automated install scope.
Credentials
The skill requires no environment variables, no credentials, and no config paths. All API calls are targeted at localhost. There are no requests for unrelated secrets or external tokens. This is proportionate to a local notebook integration.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true, does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings, and contains no install-time scripts to gain persistent presence. It instructs the user to load PowerShell functions into their session, which is normal for a CLI/automation helper.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install open-notebook-integration - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/open-notebook-integration - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
Fixed: included function examples in SKILL.md, improved documentation
v1.0.0
Initial release - local AI research assistant for agents
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Open Notebook Skill?
Integrates OpenClaw agents with local open-notebook for creating, saving, and querying thematic notebooks using local Ollama AI models. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 831 downloads so far.
How do I install Open Notebook Skill?
Run "/install open-notebook-integration" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Open Notebook Skill free?
Yes, Open Notebook Skill is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Open Notebook Skill support?
Open Notebook Skill is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Open Notebook Skill?
It is built and maintained by Ivan Cetta (@nantes); the current version is v1.0.1.
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