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Newscatcher
by
Vlad Ursul
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.3
· MIT-0
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/install newscatcher
Description
NewsCatcher integration. Manage Topics. Use when the user wants to interact with NewsCatcher data.
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent but depends on a third-party CLI and account (Membrane). Before installing: verify the @membranehq/cli package and the Membrane service (homepage/repo) are legitimate; prefer using npx if you don't want a global install; be aware the CLI will perform an OAuth/login that stores tokens locally; do not paste any login codes or secrets into untrusted prompts; and confirm you are comfortable trusting Membrane to manage your NewsCatcher credentials. If you need higher assurance, inspect the Membrane CLI source on the linked GitHub repo prior to installation.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: newscatcher
Version: 1.0.3
The skill provides instructions for an AI agent to interact with the NewsCatcher API using the Membrane CLI (@membranehq/cli). It outlines standard procedures for authentication, connection management, and action execution through the Membrane platform. The instructions in SKILL.md align with the stated purpose and emphasize security best practices, such as delegating credential management to the CLI rather than asking the user for secrets directly. No malicious code, obfuscation, or data exfiltration patterns were identified.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (NewsCatcher integration) aligns with the instructions: the skill delegates NewsCatcher operations to the Membrane CLI. Network access and a Membrane account are reasonable and expected for this integration.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs use of the Membrane CLI (login, connect, action list/create/run) and no unrelated file reads, environment-variable scraping, or external endpoints are requested. The flow relies on interactive or headless OAuth-style login handled by Membrane, which is consistent with the stated purpose.
Install Mechanism
No embedded install spec in the skill bundle; SKILL.md recommends installing the official @membranehq/cli via npm or using npx. Installing a CLI published to npm is proportional to the task. User should still verify the CLI package provenance before installing globally.
Credentials
The skill declares no required env vars or credentials and explicitly instructs not to ask users for API keys, relying on Membrane to manage credentials. This is proportionate to the described function. Be aware the Membrane login will create local credentials/tokens managed by the CLI.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill does not request always:true, does not attempt to modify other skills or system-wide configs, and is user-invocable. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default but not combined with any broad privileges here.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install newscatcher - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/newscatcher - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.3
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v1.0.2
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v1.0.1
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v1.0.0
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Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newscatcher?
NewsCatcher integration. Manage Topics. Use when the user wants to interact with NewsCatcher data. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 179 downloads so far.
How do I install Newscatcher?
Run "/install newscatcher" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Newscatcher free?
Yes, Newscatcher is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Newscatcher support?
Newscatcher is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Newscatcher?
It is built and maintained by Vlad Ursul (@gora050); the current version is v1.0.3.
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