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Pipeworx catfacts
by
Bruce Gutman
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pipeworx-catfacts
Description
Random cat facts and breed information from the Cat Facts API
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says: fetch cat facts and breed data. It does not request credentials or local file access. Two practical cautions before you enable it: (1) the examples call an external endpoint (gateway.pipeworx.io) — using the skill will cause network requests to that service, so only enable it if you trust that endpoint and your environment's outbound network policies; (2) the MCP example uses `npx mcp-remote@latest`, which would download and run code from npm if you configure it that way — prefer pinned versions, review the package, or run that helper in a sandbox. If you need higher assurance, ask the publisher for the API contract or host the connector code in a controlled environment.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: pipeworx-catfacts
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides access to a remote Cat Facts API via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It uses standard tools like curl and npx mcp-remote to interact with a legitimate-looking endpoint (gateway.pipeworx.io) for retrieving feline trivia and breed information. No malicious patterns, data exfiltration, or suspicious instructions were found in SKILL.md or _meta.json.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the instructions: SKILL.md only describes fetching random cat facts and breed info via an external API/gateway. Requiring curl is proportionate to the documented examples.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions limit activity to calling the Cat Facts API / the pipeworx gateway (example curl and MCP config). The skill does not instruct the agent to read local files, environment variables, or unrelated system state.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only), which is low risk. Documentation includes an MCP config that uses `npx mcp-remote@latest ...` — if followed this would download and execute an npm package at runtime; that is not required by the skill itself but is a potential operational risk the user should be aware of.
Credentials
No environment variables, secrets, or config paths are requested. This is proportionate for a read-only data/lookup skill.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not ask to modify other skills or system-wide agent settings. It does propose connecting to an external MCP gateway, which is normal for a remote tool integration.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install pipeworx-catfacts - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/pipeworx-catfacts - 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 catfacts?
Random cat facts and breed information from the Cat Facts API. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 99 downloads so far.
How do I install Pipeworx catfacts?
Run "/install pipeworx-catfacts" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Pipeworx catfacts free?
Yes, Pipeworx catfacts is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Pipeworx catfacts support?
Pipeworx catfacts is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Pipeworx catfacts?
It is built and maintained by Bruce Gutman (@brucegutman); the current version is v1.0.0.
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