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Pipeworx xkcd
by
Bruce Gutman
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pipeworx-xkcd
Description
Fetch xkcd comics by number, latest release, or random (excluding #404), returning title, alt text, image, date, transcript, and permalink.
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent for retrieving xkcd comics, but it calls a third-party gateway (gateway.pipeworx.io). Before installing, verify you trust that gateway (ownership, TLS, privacy policy, rate limits) and whether it requires an API key in your environment. Also consider whether returned image URLs are proxied or point to external hosts (which could expose request metadata). If you prefer, a safer alternative is to call xkcd's official JSON endpoints (xkcd.com) directly or use a skill that documents its authentication and data handling.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: pipeworx-xkcd
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a standard interface for fetching xkcd comics via an external MCP server hosted at gateway.pipeworx.io. The documentation in SKILL.md and the configuration in _meta.json are consistent with the stated purpose and do not contain any indicators of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description align with the content: SKILL.md documents three tools (get_latest, get_comic, random_comic) and an example call to a Pipeworx gateway to fetch xkcd data. There are no unrelated env vars, binaries, or config paths requested.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are narrowly scoped to making JSON-RPC calls to the gateway (example curl and an MCP server config). The instructions do not ask the agent to read files, environment variables, or other system state beyond calling the external endpoint.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files—this is instruction-only, so nothing is written to disk or downloaded during install.
Credentials
The skill declares no credentials or env vars. However, it relies on an external endpoint (https://gateway.pipeworx.io/xkcd/mcp). The SKILL.md does not document authentication or privacy/ownership of that gateway, so trusting that endpoint is required but not explained.
Persistence & Privilege
No special persistence or elevated privileges requested. always is false and the skill does not request system-wide config changes or access to other skills' configs.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install pipeworx-xkcd - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/pipeworx-xkcd - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pipeworx xkcd?
Fetch xkcd comics by number, latest release, or random (excluding #404), returning title, alt text, image, date, transcript, and permalink. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 77 downloads so far.
How do I install Pipeworx xkcd?
Run "/install pipeworx-xkcd" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Pipeworx xkcd free?
Yes, Pipeworx xkcd is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Pipeworx xkcd support?
Pipeworx xkcd is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Pipeworx xkcd?
It is built and maintained by Bruce Gutman (@brucegutman); the current version is v1.0.0.
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