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Pipeworx crossref
by
Bruce Gutman
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pipeworx-crossref
Description
Search academic papers by keyword, look up metadata by DOI, and fetch journal info via Crossref
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: query Crossref-like metadata via a Pipeworx gateway. Before installing or using it, consider: (1) your queries and any DOIs/abstracts you submit will be sent to https://gateway.pipeworx.io — don't send private or embargoed text or proprietary data; (2) the README suggests running 'npx mcp-remote@latest' which would download and run third-party npm code — inspect that package or avoid running it if you have strict code-pull policies; (3) if you prefer not to route queries through a third party, you can call Crossref's public API (api.crossref.org) directly via curl; (4) verify the Pipeworx homepage and service reputation if you plan to integrate it into workflows that handle sensitive information.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: pipeworx-crossref
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a legitimate interface for searching academic papers via the Crossref API. It utilizes a remote MCP gateway (gateway.pipeworx.io) and standard tools like npx and curl to facilitate metadata retrieval. No evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or prompt injection was found in SKILL.md or the associated metadata.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description (Crossref searches and metadata lookups) match the instructions and required binary (curl). One minor inconsistency: the SKILL.md's 'Connect your client' example uses 'npx' to fetch an mcp-remote package but 'npx' is not listed in required binaries — this is an optional client convenience, not required for the basic curl-based examples.
Instruction Scope
All runtime examples show the agent sending JSON-RPC requests to https://gateway.pipeworx.io/crossref/mcp to invoke tools (search_works, get_work, get_journal). The instructions do not ask the agent to read local files or environment variables, but they do send user queries and any supplied data to a third-party gateway, so sensitive inputs would be transmitted off-host.
Install Mechanism
The skill is instruction-only (no install spec) which is low-risk. However the SKILL.md suggests using 'npx -y mcp-remote@latest', which would download and run code from npm if followed — that is not performed by the skill itself but is an action the client/operator might take. This is a normal convenience but has the usual risks of pulling third-party code at runtime.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials and its functionality (public Crossref queries via a gateway) does not appear to need secrets. That is proportionate.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true and has no install-time persistence. It does rely on an external service for RPC, but the skill itself does not request elevated agent-wide privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install pipeworx-crossref - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/pipeworx-crossref - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pipeworx crossref?
Search academic papers by keyword, look up metadata by DOI, and fetch journal info via Crossref. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 112 downloads so far.
How do I install Pipeworx crossref?
Run "/install pipeworx-crossref" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Pipeworx crossref free?
Yes, Pipeworx crossref is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Pipeworx crossref support?
Pipeworx crossref is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Pipeworx crossref?
It is built and maintained by Bruce Gutman (@brucegutman); the current version is v1.0.0.
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