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Peter Cheng
· GitHub ↗
· v0.5.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install opensourceclaw-researchclaw
Description
Open-source Deep Research framework. Autonomously searches, extracts, and synthesizes information from the web.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: web search, extraction, and synthesis using optional LLM/search provider APIs. Before installing, verify the upstream GitHub repository and review the code for network endpoints you trust, since pip install from a GitHub URL will execute repository code locally. Confirm why OPENCLAW_API_KEY is marked as the primary required credential (is it a platform integration token?), and only provide provider API keys (BING, DEEPSEEK, GLM, etc.) if you trust those services. Because the package may pull in optional heavy dependencies, consider installing in a sandboxed virtual environment. If you need higher assurance, ask the publisher for an explanation of OPENCLAW_API_KEY usage and for a minimal install option that excludes optional servers/frameworks.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: opensourceclaw-researchclaw
Version: 0.5.0
The ResearchClaw skill bundle is a well-structured framework for autonomous web research and information synthesis. The code implements standard command parsing, lifecycle management, and integration with external LLM and search providers (e.g., DuckDuckGo, DeepSeek) using environment variables for API keys. No evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or harmful prompt injection was found; the file-writing capabilities in `interface.py` and `scripts/research.py` are consistent with the stated purpose of generating research reports.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill is a research/search/LLM orchestration tool and requires Python and various optional LLM/search API keys — this aligns with its purpose. Minor inconsistency: the registry metadata marks OPENCLAW_API_KEY as the required/primary credential while the code and README primarily reference provider API keys (DEEPSEEK_API_KEY, GLM_API_KEY, BING_API_KEY, etc.). That primaryEnv choice is unusual but could reflect platform integration rather than core functionality.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and the examples instruct normal operations (pip install, run scripts, use /research /search /llm commands). The instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated system files or exfiltrate data. The code performs network operations (search, fetch, LLM API calls) which are appropriate for a research tool.
Install Mechanism
There is no formal install spec in the registry, but SKILL.md recommends pip install from the GitHub repo (git+https://github.com/liantian-cn/researchclaw.git). Installing code from a GitHub repo is common but will execute arbitrary code from that repository on install — review the upstream repository before installing. requirements.txt includes optional heavy dependencies (weasyprint, fastapi/uvicorn) which are reasonable for optional features but increase surface area.
Credentials
The declared required env var is OPENCLAW_API_KEY (primaryEnv), but SKILL.md lists several provider API keys (DEEPSEEK_API_KEY, GLM_API_KEY, BING_API_KEY, etc.) as optional. The provider keys are justifiable for LLM/search integration. The mismatch between 'required' OPENCLAW_API_KEY and the provider keys used in code is a small red flag to confirm what OPENCLAW_API_KEY is used for and whether it's strictly necessary.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and default autonomous invocation are standard. The skill creates a local cache directory and may write output files when requested, but it does not request system-wide configuration changes or access other skills' credentials.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install opensourceclaw-researchclaw - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/opensourceclaw-researchclaw - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.5.0
researchclaw 0.5.0 changelog:
- Introduces an open-source deep research framework that autonomously searches, extracts, and synthesizes information from the web.
- Adds new OpenClaw commands: /research, /search, /llm, /health, and /help.
- Supports configurable research depth, search engines (DuckDuckGo, Bing), output formats (markdown, html, json), and languages.
- Provides standalone scripts for research, search, and LLM interaction.
- Integrates multiple LLM providers and supports relevant API keys via environment variables.
- Generates detailed research reports with flexible output options.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skill?
Open-source Deep Research framework. Autonomously searches, extracts, and synthesizes information from the web. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 47 downloads so far.
How do I install Skill?
Run "/install opensourceclaw-researchclaw" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Skill free?
Yes, Skill is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Skill support?
Skill is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Skill?
It is built and maintained by Peter Cheng (@petercheng); the current version is v0.5.0.
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