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Install in OpenClaw
/install newshelp
Description
Navigate newshelp.org efficiently by using direct URLs, the tags index, or search engine shortcuts to access hourly-updated homepage or daily-updated topic p...
Usage Guidance
This skill is a simple, read-only navigation cheat-sheet for newshelp.org and does not request credentials or install software. Consider these practical checks before installing: (1) confirm that newshelp.org is a legitimate site you trust (skill lacks a homepage/description), (2) do not provide any credentials or secrets — the skill does not need them, and (3) if you are concerned about an agent autonomously browsing the web, restrict autonomous invocation or monitor network activity. Overall the skill appears coherent and low-risk, but limited metadata (unknown source/owner and missing description) reduces transparency.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: newshelp
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides instructions for an AI agent on how to navigate and utilize the `newshelp.org` website, detailing URL patterns, available tags, and usage examples. All instructions in `SKILL.md` are focused on interacting with `newshelp.org` and do not contain any evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts designed to make the agent perform actions outside the stated purpose. The content is purely informational and aligned with its stated goal of content navigation.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md is a short navigation guide for a news website (URL patterns, tag list, update cadence). There are no binaries, env vars, or installs required and nothing in the bundle contradicts the stated purpose. (Note: the skill has no human-readable description or homepage, but that is an information gap rather than an incoherence.)
Instruction Scope
Instructions are limited to URL patterns, examples, and reading strategy for newshelp.org. They do not instruct reading local files, accessing unrelated env vars, or sending data to external endpoints beyond the target site.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files — instruction-only. This is low-risk because nothing is written to disk or fetched during install.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. That is proportionate for a navigation helper.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and user-invocable:true (both defaults). The skill does not request permanent presence or elevated privileges; it does not modify other skills or system configuration.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install newshelp - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/newshelp - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
NewsHelp skill version 1.0.0 — initial release:
- Added clear instructions for navigating NewsHelp’s sitemap, including homepage, tags index, and topic/tag pages.
- Explained three fast ways to reach content: direct URL typing, tag index, and search engine shortcut.
- Detailed update frequency of homepage (hourly) and tags (daily) to aid navigation strategy.
- Included a full alphabetical list of supported tags for quick reference.
- Offered usage examples and pro tips for efficient news browsing.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NewsHelp?
Navigate newshelp.org efficiently by using direct URLs, the tags index, or search engine shortcuts to access hourly-updated homepage or daily-updated topic p... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1865 downloads so far.
How do I install NewsHelp?
Run "/install newshelp" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is NewsHelp free?
Yes, NewsHelp is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does NewsHelp support?
NewsHelp is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created NewsHelp?
It is built and maintained by nerkn (@nerkn); the current version is v1.0.0.
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