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Publisher
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TunaIssaCoding
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.6
2496
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Install in OpenClaw
/install publisher
Description
Make your skills easy to understand and impossible to ignore
Usage Guidance
This tool appears internally consistent and does what it claims, but before running: (1) ensure you have authenticated `gh` and `clawdhub` (it will use your accounts to create repos and publish); (2) be aware it may update SKILL.md frontmatter, overwrite README.md, initialize a git repo, commit, and push — back up files if you want to review changes first; (3) the script prompts before destructive actions, but double-check the chosen one-liner and generated README content before confirming publish; (4) if you lack GitHub/ClawdHub auth, `gh`/`clawdhub` will control what happens (the script will fail rather than exfiltrate secrets).
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: publisher
Version: 1.0.6
The skill bundle's primary purpose is to generate documentation and publish skills to GitHub and ClawdHub, which involves legitimate but high-privilege actions like creating public GitHub repositories and pushing code. However, the `scripts/publish.sh` file contains code that attempts to set a 'reminder' using `cron` if GitHub repository creation fails. While the `cron` job is not fully implemented in the provided code (it only creates a temporary file and echoes a message), the explicit comment `# Note: In production, this would use the cron tool` indicates an intent to use a persistence mechanism, even if for a benign purpose. This design choice, even if not fully realized, elevates the classification to suspicious due to the potential for misuse of persistence.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (generate README + publish) match the script and SKILL.md: the tool parses SKILL.md and VERSION, generates one-liners, updates SKILL.md frontmatter, initializes git, creates/pushes a GitHub repo with `gh`, and publishes with `clawdhub`. Required CLIs (gh, clawdhub, jq, git) are appropriate for these actions.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions and the script stay within the stated scope. The script reads SKILL.md and VERSION, may update SKILL.md description, may prompt to overwrite or require README.md, initializes a git repo if missing, creates/pushes a GitHub repo via `gh`, and runs `clawdhub publish`. These file writes, commits, and remote publishes are expected behavior for a publishing tool; users should be aware it will modify files and push to remotes.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is included; the package is instruction + shell script only. Nothing is downloaded from external URLs or extracted. This low-risk approach is proportionate to the skill's purpose.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables and does not embed credential handling. It relies on existing `gh` and `clawdhub` authentication (normal for tools that create repos and publish). There are no unrelated secrets or external credential requests in the files.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request permanent/always-on presence and will not modify other skills or global agent settings. It performs user-triggered actions (file edits, git operations, remote publish) consistent with its purpose.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install publisher - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/publisher - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.6
- Documentation updated in README.md for improved clarity and detail.
- No code or feature changes; update is limited to documentation enhancements.
v1.0.5
- Documentation only: README.md content updated for clarity and completeness.
- No changes to code or functionality.
v1.0.4
- Updated SKILL.md description to: "Make your skills easy to understand and impossible to ignore"
- No code or functional changes; only documentation (SKILL.md) updated for clarity and impact
v1.0.2
- Improved SKILL.md with clearer documentation and detailed usage instructions
- Outlined one-liner generation patterns and README structure
- Added comprehensive sections on requirements, installation, and troubleshooting
- Clarified workflow phases: analysis, one-liner generation, README generation, and publishing
- Specified expected file structure and zero-configuration usage
v1.0.1
- Improved documentation with detailed usage instructions, workflow steps, and troubleshooting.
- Clearly outlines dependencies, expected file structure, and installation steps.
- Describes one-liner generation patterns and README structure.
- Adds explanations of publishing phases and automation features.
- No functional code changes included; this update focuses on comprehensive, user-friendly documentation.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Publisher?
Make your skills easy to understand and impossible to ignore. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2496 downloads so far.
How do I install Publisher?
Run "/install publisher" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Publisher free?
Yes, Publisher is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Publisher support?
Publisher is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Publisher?
It is built and maintained by TunaIssaCoding (@tunaissacoding); the current version is v1.0.6.
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