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ShipStation Orders
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Chris Price
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· v1.1.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install shipstation-orders
Description
Monitor ShipStation orders, detect issues, and send alerts. For e-commerce businesses using ShipStation for order fulfillment across multiple platforms (Amaz...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says: poll ShipStation and flag order issues. Before installing: (1) Only provide ShipStation API key/secret — do not reuse high-privilege keys from other services. (2) Keep the .env file out of version control (SKILL.md advises adding it to .gitignore). (3) Expect local state files (state.json, shipping-state.json) to be created in the skill directory; they contain processed order IDs but not credentials. (4) Ensure your Node runtime is recent enough (Node 18+) because the scripts use global fetch. (5) If you plan to allow autonomous agent invocation, remember the agent may run these scripts on schedule; review scheduling/notification integration to avoid accidental disclosure. If any of the above is unacceptable, do not install or run the scripts until you make configuration changes (separate credentials, run in isolated environment, or review code).
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: shipstation-orders
Version: 1.1.0
The OpenClaw skill 'shipstation-orders' is designed to monitor ShipStation orders for new activity and issues. It legitimately requires ShipStation API credentials (key and secret) which are read from a local `.env` file or environment variables and used to communicate with the official ShipStation API (`https://ssapi.shipstation.com`). The skill manages its state using local `state.json` and `shipping-state.json` files. All instructions in `SKILL.md` and `README.md` are benign, guiding the AI agent to execute the scripts and process their output as intended for order monitoring and alerting. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts against the agent. The custom `loadEnv` function is a minor robustness flaw but not a security vulnerability.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description match what the files implement: polling ShipStation orders, detecting conditions (stuck, on-hold, expedited), and writing local state. The required env vars (SHIPSTATION_API_KEY, SHIPSTATION_API_SECRET) and node runtime are appropriate for this purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and the scripts instruct the agent to read a local .env, call ShipStation's API, and write local state files (state.json, shipping-state.json). There are no instructions to read unrelated system files, exfiltrate data to third-party endpoints, or access other credentials.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is provided (instruction-only), but the package includes JS scripts. This is coherent: the skill expects node to be available and runs local scripts. Note: Node version compatibility (global fetch used) may require a recent Node (v18+) but that's an operational, not a security, issue.
Credentials
Only ShipStation API credentials are requested and used. The code loads .env from the skill directory and also checks process.env in one script; it does not request or access unrelated secrets or service credentials.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill writes/reads its own local state files to track processed orders. It does not request elevated or system-wide privileges, does not modify other skills/configs, and is not configured with always:true.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install shipstation-orders - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/shipstation-orders - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.1.0
Added expedited/second-day/priority shipping alerts via check-shipping.js
v1.0.1
Fix: Self-contained paths and declared credential requirements
v1.0.0
Initial release: Monitor ShipStation for new orders and issues
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ShipStation Orders?
Monitor ShipStation orders, detect issues, and send alerts. For e-commerce businesses using ShipStation for order fulfillment across multiple platforms (Amaz... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 605 downloads so far.
How do I install ShipStation Orders?
Run "/install shipstation-orders" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is ShipStation Orders free?
Yes, ShipStation Orders is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does ShipStation Orders support?
ShipStation Orders is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created ShipStation Orders?
It is built and maintained by Chris Price (@cprice70); the current version is v1.1.0.
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