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the-sports-db
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Gustavo Madeira Santana
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· v1.0.1
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Install in OpenClaw
/install the-sports-db
Description
Access sports data via TheSportsDB (teams, events, scores).
README (SKILL.md)
TheSportsDB
Free sports database.
Configuration
Ensure THE_SPORTS_DB_KEY is set in ~/.clawdbot/.env. (Default test key is often 123 or 3).
Usage
Search Team
curl -s "https://www.thesportsdb.com/api/v1/json/$THE_SPORTS_DB_KEY/searchteams.php?t=Palmeiras"
Last Events (Scores)
Get last 5 events for a team ID:
curl -s "https://www.thesportsdb.com/api/v1/json/$THE_SPORTS_DB_KEY/eventslast.php?id=134465"
Next Events (Fixtures)
Get next 5 events for a team ID:
curl -s "https://www.thesportsdb.com/api/v1/json/$THE_SPORTS_DB_KEY/eventsnext.php?id=134465"
Note: Rate limit is 30 requests/minute.
Usage Guidance
This is an instruction-only skill that issues curl requests to https://www.thesportsdb.com using THE_SPORTS_DB_KEY. Before installing: (1) confirm you trust the skill owner (source unknown); (2) provide only a TheSportsDB API key and avoid putting sensitive credentials into shared plaintext files—use a secure secrets mechanism if possible; (3) be aware the skill may make network calls when invoked (rate limit ~30 req/min); and (4) avoid using the public/test keys for private or high-volume use. There are no other red flags in the skill's instructions or requirements.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: the-sports-db
Version: 1.0.1
The skill bundle is benign. It provides `curl` commands in `SKILL.md` to interact with the legitimate TheSportsDB API (`https://www.thesportsdb.com`) for retrieving sports data. It properly requires the `THE_SPORTS_DB_KEY` environment variable for authentication and does not exhibit any signs of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence, prompt injection, or obfuscation.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description say 'TheSportsDB' and the only required environment variable is THE_SPORTS_DB_KEY; that matches the documented curl-based API usage in SKILL.md.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains only examples of curl calls to thesportsdb.com using $THE_SPORTS_DB_KEY and a note about storing the key in ~/.clawdbot/.env. It does not instruct the agent to read unrelated files, access additional credentials, or transmit data to third-party endpoints other than TheSportsDB.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code files—this is an instruction-only skill, so nothing is downloaded or written to disk by an installer.
Credentials
Only one env var (THE_SPORTS_DB_KEY) is required, which is proportional and necessary for the API calls shown. The SKILL.md suggestion to keep the key in ~/.clawdbot/.env is a local storage recommendation (not declared in requires.config) but not inherently excessive.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent system privileges or modify other skills/config; normal autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default).
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install the-sports-db - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/the-sports-db - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
Update examples to Palmeiras and clarify rate limit
v1.0.0
Initial release
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the-sports-db?
Access sports data via TheSportsDB (teams, events, scores). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2779 downloads so far.
How do I install the-sports-db?
Run "/install the-sports-db" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is the-sports-db free?
Yes, the-sports-db is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does the-sports-db support?
the-sports-db is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created the-sports-db?
It is built and maintained by Gustavo Madeira Santana (@gumadeiras); the current version is v1.0.1.
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