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The Verge
by
hanxueyuan
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.1
· MIT-0
115
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0
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1
Active Installs
2
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Install in OpenClaw
/install the-verge
Description
A Vox Media property launched in 2011 that redefined technology journalism by merging gadget reviews, science reporting, and pop culture into a single editor...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a static content/reference sheet about The Verge and does not request any system access, making it internally consistent and low-risk. Consider: 1) The source/owner is unknown — if provenance or copyright matters to you, verify where the content came from before depending on it. 2) This skill is static and will not fetch live updates from the web; if you need current Verge content, use a skill that explicitly integrates with an official API or the website. 3) Re-evaluate before installing if the skill is later modified to include installs, env vars, or code files, since those would change the risk profile.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: the-verge
Version: 1.0.1
The skill bundle contains purely informational content regarding 'The Verge' media outlet, including its history, business model, and market analysis. There is no executable code, no network requests, and no instructions that could be interpreted as a prompt injection or malicious command in SKILL.md or _meta.json.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name and description match the SKILL.md content (history, business model, analysis). It declares no unexpected requirements (no env vars, no binaries), which is appropriate for a read-only content/knowledge skill.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md is static editorial content with a short 'read_when' guidance for when the agent should consult it. The instructions do not ask the agent to run commands, read system files, access environment variables, or transmit data to external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
No install spec or code files are present. Being instruction-only means nothing will be written to disk or fetched at install time.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, credentials, or config paths; therefore there is no disproportionate credential or environment access.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and model invocation is not disabled (normal defaults). The skill does not request persistent privileges or modify other skills or system settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install the-verge - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/the-verge - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Removed SKILL.md file from the skill package.
- No feature or content changes made to the skill itself.
v1.0.0
- Initial release of The Verge skill, providing an overview of its history, business model, competitive advantages, and key facts.
- Covers The Verge’s evolution from launch in 2011 to its 2024 YouTube strategy and ongoing podcast success.
- Highlights business strategies including premium advertising, B2B SaaS, affiliate commerce, and live events.
- Details unique strengths like high production video, proprietary CMS, influential podcasts, and strong brand identity.
- Includes notable milestones and fun facts about The Verge’s industry impact and launch story.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Verge?
A Vox Media property launched in 2011 that redefined technology journalism by merging gadget reviews, science reporting, and pop culture into a single editor... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 115 downloads so far.
How do I install The Verge?
Run "/install the-verge" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is The Verge free?
Yes, The Verge is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does The Verge support?
The Verge is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created The Verge?
It is built and maintained by hanxueyuan (@hanxueyuan); the current version is v1.0.1.
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