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Pipeworx pubmed
by
Bruce Gutman
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pipeworx-pubmed
Description
Search PubMed for biomedical articles by keyword, author, or MeSH term; retrieve article metadata and full abstracts with structured section labels.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (search PubMed) and needs no credentials or install, but it sends queries through a third-party gateway (gateway.pipeworx.io) rather than directly to NCBI. Before installing or enabling it: 1) Verify the trustworthiness and privacy policy of gateway.pipeworx.io (who operates it, logging/retention, data sharing). 2) Avoid sending sensitive or private data in queries if you cannot trust the gateway. 3) If you prefer more control, use a skill that calls NCBI E-utilities (e.g., api.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) directly or host a trusted proxy. 4) Do not add the gateway to any global/always-on MCP config unless you trust it. If you can provide more info about the gateway operator or hosting, I can raise or lower my confidence accordingly.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: pipeworx-pubmed
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle contains only metadata and documentation (SKILL.md) for a PubMed search tool. It describes standard capabilities for retrieving biomedical literature via a remote MCP server (gateway.pipeworx.io) and lacks any executable code, suspicious instructions, or data exfiltration risks.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (search PubMed, return metadata and abstracts) matches the SKILL.md. The examples and listed tools (search_pubmed, get_summary, get_abstract) all align with a PubMed search/metadata retrieval skill.
Instruction Scope
The SKILL.md directs the agent to call a third-party HTTP endpoint (https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pubmed/mcp) to perform searches and retrievals. The instructions do not ask the agent to read local files, environment variables, or unrelated system state; however, they do send user queries and results to an external host that is not the official NCBI API endpoint, which is a privacy/operational consideration.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec and no files to write to disk, which is the lowest-risk installation model.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials. That is proportionate to the stated functionality. Note: because the skill uses a third-party gateway, it may expose query content to that remote host even though no credentials are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not configured as always:true and requests no system-wide configuration changes. Autonomous invocation is allowed (the platform default) but is not combined with broad credentials or other elevated privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install pipeworx-pubmed - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/pipeworx-pubmed - 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 pubmed?
Search PubMed for biomedical articles by keyword, author, or MeSH term; retrieve article metadata and full abstracts with structured section labels. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 82 downloads so far.
How do I install Pipeworx pubmed?
Run "/install pipeworx-pubmed" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Pipeworx pubmed free?
Yes, Pipeworx pubmed is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Pipeworx pubmed support?
Pipeworx pubmed is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Pipeworx pubmed?
It is built and maintained by Bruce Gutman (@brucegutman); the current version is v1.0.0.
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