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/install parallel-1-0-1
Description
High-accuracy web search and research via Parallel.ai API. Optimized for AI agents with rich excerpts and citations.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (wrap the Parallel.ai search API) but contains two practical inconsistencies you should care about: (1) both scripts provide a hardcoded API key fallback — treat that as suspicious (it could be a leaked or shared credential that enables tracking, billing, or unauthorized access). (2) The shell script uses curl and jq and the Python script requires the 'parallel' SDK, yet the registry declares no required binaries/env vars. Before installing: ask the author to remove the embedded API key and to document required binaries and environment variables. If you still want to use it, set your own PARALLEL_API_KEY in your environment and verify the key's permissions and billing implications; audit network traffic to api.parallel.ai and review Parallel.ai's privacy/policy. If you cannot validate the origin of the embedded key or the author's identity, do not install or run these scripts with sensitive queries or on a system where unauthorized API usage would be a problem.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: parallel-1-0-1
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is benign. It provides wrappers for the Parallel.ai API for web search and research, as stated in the `SKILL.md` description. The `SKILL.md` contains no prompt injection attempts. Both `scripts/parallel.sh` and `scripts/search.py` interact solely with the `api.parallel.ai` endpoint, using a default API key (which can be overridden by an environment variable) and passing user input as data within JSON payloads, preventing command injection. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, persistence mechanisms, or other malicious activities.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the code: both scripts call Parallel.ai endpoints and the SKILL.md shows the Parallel SDK. However the manifest declares no required binaries or env vars while the shipped shell script requires curl and jq and the Python code requires the parallel SDK/pip package. That mismatch (manifest says 'none' but files clearly need these tools) is inconsistent.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays within the stated scope (how to call the Parallel SDK and examples). The runtime scripts perform only search/research operations against api.parallel.ai. Nothing in SKILL.md instructs the agent to read unrelated system files. Still, the example uses {baseDir}/scripts/search.py and the shell script will call curl/jq — the instructions omit those runtime details and the presence of a baked-in API key is not documented in the SKILL.md.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only), which minimizes disk-write risk. SKILL.md does ask to pip install the Parallel SDK (parallel-web); that is a reasonable, proportional dependency for this skill.
Credentials
The code uses an environment variable PARALLEL_API_KEY but the registry metadata lists no required env vars. Worse, both scripts include a hardcoded API key fallback ("y2s_m4er5i6-5qCikOLUtmnkvOYRU24eDphq_jg1"). Embedding a live-looking API key in code is a red flag: it may be a leaked/privileged credential (billing/tracking risk), or it may allow the skill author to monitor or bill API usage. The skill asks network access to an external API (expected for a search skill) but does not declare or justify the embedded key.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request permanent presence (always:false) and does not modify other skills or system configs. It does allow autonomous invocation (platform default), which increases blast radius but is not itself unusual.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install parallel-1-0-1 - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/parallel-1-0-1 - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of the parallel skill for high-accuracy web research.
- Provides web search via the Parallel.ai API optimized for AI agents.
- Delivers structured results with rich excerpts, citations, and API usage stats.
- Supports deep research, fact-checking, and multi-hop reasoning tasks.
- Includes setup instructions for Python SDK and command-line usage examples.
- Reference links to official documentation and platform included.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parallel 1.0.1?
High-accuracy web search and research via Parallel.ai API. Optimized for AI agents with rich excerpts and citations. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1521 downloads so far.
How do I install Parallel 1.0.1?
Run "/install parallel-1-0-1" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Parallel 1.0.1 free?
Yes, Parallel 1.0.1 is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Parallel 1.0.1 support?
Parallel 1.0.1 is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Parallel 1.0.1?
It is built and maintained by pntrivedy (@pntrivedy); the current version is v1.0.0.
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