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Pandoc Convert
by
TheJorgeSchmidt
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· v0.1.0
1920
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pandoc-convert-openclaw
Description
Convert documents between 40+ formats using pandoc CLI. Handles Markdown ↔ Word ↔ PDF ↔ HTML ↔ LaTeX ↔ EPUB with smart defaults, professional templates, and comprehensive tooling.
Usage Guidance
Do not install or enable this skill yet. Ask the publisher for the source repository or a complete package so you can inspect the scripts and templates SKILL.md references. Verify that pandoc and Python are actually required and that scripts exist under scripts/. If you plan to let an agent run commands, ensure the repository is trustworthy and that required binaries (pandoc, Python, LaTeX, etc.) are explicitly declared. If the skill will fetch code at runtime, request an explicit and auditable install mechanism (official release URL or package) and review it before allowing execution. Because the current bundle only contains documentation that describes missing files, treat it as incomplete/untrustworthy until those inconsistencies are resolved.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: pandoc-convert-openclaw
Version: 0.1.0
The skill is classified as suspicious because its instructions in SKILL.md involve executing local Python and Bash scripts (e.g., `scripts/convert.py`, `scripts/batch_convert.sh`, `scripts/validate.sh`). While the stated purpose of document conversion is benign and these actions are plausibly needed for the skill's functionality, the execution of shell commands is considered a risky capability according to the provided threshold, even without clear malicious intent. No evidence of data exfiltration or other malicious behavior was found in the provided files.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The stated purpose (document conversion using pandoc and optional Python helpers) is reasonable and coherent for a 'Pandoc Convert' skill. However, the skill metadata declares no required binaries while SKILL.md explicitly lists prerequisites (pandoc, Python 3.8+, LaTeX, wkhtmltopdf, etc.). SKILL.md also claims many repository files (scripts/, templates/, INSTALL.md) that are not present in the package manifest. This mismatch weakens trust in the package's claims.
Instruction Scope
The runtime instructions tell the agent to run local scripts (python scripts/convert.py, ./scripts/batch_convert.sh, ./scripts/validate.sh) and to consult local docs/templates (INSTALL.md, templates/, references/). Since the skill bundle contains only SKILL.md and no scripts or templates, following these instructions would either fail or cause the agent to attempt to fetch/execute missing resources. The instructions do not ask for unrelated credentials or system-wide access, but they assume local files that aren't present.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only skill), which is low-risk in that nothing is written to disk by an installer. However, SKILL.md references an INSTALL.md and many scripts that imply an installation step; their absence is an inconsistency. Because there is no declared install or source repository, it's unclear how the referenced scripts/templates are meant to be provided.
Credentials
The skill does not request environment variables, credentials, or config paths in the registry metadata. SKILL.md likewise does not instruct the agent to read secrets or unrelated environment variables. This is proportionate to the described functionality (local document conversion).
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true and uses default autonomy settings. It does not request system-wide config changes in the provided instructions. There is no evidence of privileged persistence.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install pandoc-convert-openclaw - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/pandoc-convert-openclaw - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release of pandoc-convert skill for OpenClaw.
- Converts documents between 40+ formats using pandoc with unified Python and modular bash utilities.
- Includes professional templates (LaTeX, CSS, Word) for business, academic, and modern use cases.
- Provides batch processing, validation tools, and comprehensive documentation/guides.
- Smart defaults, metadata preservation, and error recovery features for reliable conversions.
- Supports Markdown, Word, PDF, HTML, LaTeX, EPUB, and more input/output formats.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pandoc Convert?
Convert documents between 40+ formats using pandoc CLI. Handles Markdown ↔ Word ↔ PDF ↔ HTML ↔ LaTeX ↔ EPUB with smart defaults, professional templates, and comprehensive tooling. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1920 downloads so far.
How do I install Pandoc Convert?
Run "/install pandoc-convert-openclaw" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Pandoc Convert free?
Yes, Pandoc Convert is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Pandoc Convert support?
Pandoc Convert is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Pandoc Convert?
It is built and maintained by TheJorgeSchmidt (@thejorgeschmidt); the current version is v0.1.0.
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