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/install wechat-reader
Description
Read WeChat public account (微信公众号) articles. Activate when the user shares a mp.weixin.qq.com link, asks to read/summarize a WeChat article, or mentions 公众号/...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (use a browser to render and snapshot WeChat articles), but ask the publisher or maintainer what 'profile="openclaw"' means before installing. That profile may reuse stored browser cookies or logins and could expose session tokens or other sites' data. Prefer an ephemeral/isolated browser profile or require explicit user confirmation when a login wall is encountered. If you need stronger assurance, request the SKILL.md be updated to: (1) avoid referencing a persistent profile or (2) state that an ephemeral profile will be used, and (3) require user consent before loading pages that trigger login walls or capture content beyond the article body.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: wechat-reader
Version: 1.0.0
The wechat-reader skill is designed to extract and summarize content from WeChat public account articles using browser automation. The instructions in SKILL.md provide a legitimate workflow for handling JS-rendered pages that standard fetch tools cannot process, using standard browser tool actions (open, snapshot, close) without any evidence of malicious intent or data exfiltration.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the instructions: WeChat public-account pages are JS-rendered and the SKILL.md correctly prescribes browser automation to extract full article text. No unrelated binaries, env vars, or installs are requested.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are precise (detect mp.weixin.qq.com URLs, open via browser tool, snapshot, close). They remain within the stated purpose. However the instructions explicitly specify using a browser profile (profile="openclaw") and suggest scrolling/multiple snapshots for very long articles — actions that can broaden what gets captured (e.g., other page content, additional requests) and increase the amount of user data collected.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files; nothing is written to disk by the skill itself. This is the lowest-risk install profile.
Credentials
Although no environment variables or credentials are declared, the use of a named browser profile is the main concern: if that profile maps to an existing browser session it may expose cookies, auth tokens, or other site session data (including logged-in WeChat sessions or unrelated site accounts). The skill does not document what the profile is or whether an ephemeral profile will be used, so credential exposure is possible.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and requests no persistent system privileges or config writes. It does not modify other skills or system settings according to the manifest.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install wechat-reader - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/wechat-reader - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of WeChat Article Reader skill.
- Enables reading and summarizing full WeChat public account articles (mp.weixin.qq.com), overcoming JS rendering and anti-scraping blocks.
- Detects shared article links or user requests related to WeChat articles and public accounts.
- Uses browser automation to extract complete article text and images (including captions/alt text).
- Handles content removal messages and login-required scenarios, informing the user when access is blocked.
- Supports reading and presenting very long articles by increasing snapshot limits or sequential snapshots.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WeChat Article Reader?
Read WeChat public account (微信公众号) articles. Activate when the user shares a mp.weixin.qq.com link, asks to read/summarize a WeChat article, or mentions 公众号/... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2566 downloads so far.
How do I install WeChat Article Reader?
Run "/install wechat-reader" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is WeChat Article Reader free?
Yes, WeChat Article Reader is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does WeChat Article Reader support?
WeChat Article Reader is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created WeChat Article Reader?
It is built and maintained by wes (@imwyvern); the current version is v1.0.0.
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