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/install podcastfy-clawdbot-skill
Description
Generate an AI podcast (MP3) from one or more URLs using the open-source Podcastfy project. Use when the user says “make a podcast from this URL/article/vide...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it claims (creates MP3s from URLs using podcastfy + Gemini + Edge TTS), but take these precautions before installing or running it:
- Correct the metadata: the skill requires GEMINI_API_KEY (the registry lists no env vars). Do not supply your Gemini key unless you trust the code/maintainer.
- Review the included script (scripts/podcastfy_generate.py) yourself — it will pip-install packages and run Playwright, which downloads browser binaries and executes network calls.
- Expect webpage text and generated transcripts to be sent to external services (Gemini and Microsoft TTS). Do not use with URLs or content that you cannot send to those providers.
- Prefer running this in an isolated environment (container or VM) or on a throwaway machine to limit exposure to supply-chain risks from pip packages and Playwright downloads.
- Verify the downstream 'podcastfy' and 'edge-tts' packages are the official projects and inspect their versions before use.
If you want to proceed safely: run the script in a sandbox, provide a dedicated Gemini API key with limited quota, and confirm outputs on a test URL first.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the code and instructions: the script fetches URL(s), uses podcastfy + Gemini for LLM transcript generation and Edge TTS for audio. This capability justifies installing podcastfy/playwright and using Gemini/Edge TTS.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and the script instruct creating a local venv, installing podcastfy and Playwright, running Podcastfy via its Python API, writing conversation/config files, and saving transcripts/audio under the skill directory. The runtime will fetch webpage content and send it to external services (Gemini and Microsoft TTS) — expected for the stated purpose, but worth noting because user content is transmitted off-host.
Install Mechanism
There is no separate install spec, but the included script will call pip to install 'podcastfy' and 'playwright' inside a local venv and will run 'playwright install chromium' which downloads browser binaries. These are standard for this use case but involve network downloads and writing large binaries to disk (Playwright).
Credentials
The SKILL.md and script require GEMINI_API_KEY (and optional PODCASTFY_* env vars) but the registry metadata claims 'required env vars: none' and 'primary credential: none'. That mismatch is a red flag: the runtime will fail without GEMINI_API_KEY and the key is used to call an external LLM. Only the Gemini key is needed for functionality; no unrelated credentials are requested, but the metadata omission is inconsistent and should be corrected.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no system-wide config modifications are requested. The script writes a .venv and output files under the skill directory and installs Playwright browsers (cached to the environment). This is standard for such tooling, but it does create files/binaries on disk and downloads remote packages during first run.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install podcastfy-clawdbot-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/podcastfy-clawdbot-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of podcastfy-clawdbot skill.
- Instantly generate a podcast-style MP3 audio summary from one or more URLs, articles, videos, or PDFs.
- Uses Gemini for transcript generation and Edge TTS for human-like voices—no paid TTS required.
- Built-in checks for valid MP3 output; falls back to Edge TTS if output is empty.
- Output files are organized in local directories for audio and transcripts.
- Provides setup and reliability tips, including best practices for automation and environment configuration.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podcastfy Clawdbot Skill?
Generate an AI podcast (MP3) from one or more URLs using the open-source Podcastfy project. Use when the user says “make a podcast from this URL/article/vide... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 101 downloads so far.
How do I install Podcastfy Clawdbot Skill?
Run "/install podcastfy-clawdbot-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Podcastfy Clawdbot Skill free?
Yes, Podcastfy Clawdbot Skill is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Podcastfy Clawdbot Skill support?
Podcastfy Clawdbot Skill is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Podcastfy Clawdbot Skill?
It is built and maintained by nacy (@watermelon11); the current version is v1.0.0.
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