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Picsee Short Link
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PicSee Inc.
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· v2.0.1
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Install in OpenClaw
/install picsee-short-link
Description
PicSee URL shortener with QR code generation, analytics charts, and link management via CLI. Use when the user asks to shorten a URL, generate QR codes, visu...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: it's a Node.js CLI that talks to PicSee and related services and stores your PicSee API token encrypted at ~/.openclaw/.picsee_token with a salt at ~/.openclaw/.picsee_salt. Before installing: 1) Ensure Node.js >=18 is available (the bundled CLI requires it — the registry metadata omitted listing Node as a required binary). 2) Review and, if desired, run the CLI source in a sandboxed environment first. 3) Note the token is encrypted but stored locally; if an attacker gains full disk access they could attempt to recover it (the key derivation uses hostname+username + salt, which mitigates but does not eliminate risk). 4) Confirm you trust the publisher (no homepage is provided) and that network access to api.pics.ee, chrome-ext.picsee.tw, api.qrserver.com and quickchart.io is acceptable. 5) If you want least privilege, create and use a PicSee token with limited scope or monitor network activity when first using the skill.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: picsee-short-link
Version: 2.0.1
The PicSee Short Link skill is a legitimate tool for URL shortening and analytics management. It features a well-structured CLI that interacts with official PicSee API endpoints (api.pics.ee, chrome-ext.picsee.tw) and reputable third-party services (api.qrserver.com, quickchart.io). A notable security feature is the implementation of AES-256-CBC encryption for local token storage in `keychain.ts`, using a machine-specific key derived from the hostname and username. The instructions in `SKILL.md` for downloading images via `curl` are safely scoped to the skill's temporary directory and are consistent with its stated purpose of generating QR codes and charts.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match implementation: CLI contacts picsee endpoints (api.pics.ee and chrome-ext.picsee.tw), generates QR and chart URLs, lists/edits links, and stores a token. The included source and compiled CLI implement the documented features.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs running the included Node CLI, saving an encrypted token in ~/.openclaw, creating tmp images, and contacting the documented external hosts (api.pics.ee, chrome-ext.picsee.tw, api.qrserver.com, quickchart.io). These actions are within the stated scope (shortening, analytics, QR/chart image handling).
Install Mechanism
There is no installer spec (install-only skill), but compiled CLI files are bundled and SKILL.md requires Node.js >=18. The package does not declare a formal install step — ensure your agent environment has Node >=18 available before use. No remote downloads or execution of arbitrary external archives are present.
Credentials
The skill does not request unrelated environment variables or external credentials. It stores a PicSee API token locally (encrypted) and uses only local filesystem and Node built-ins (fs, crypto, https). The token storage and usage are consistent with the documented authenticated features.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill writes only its own token/salt and temporary images under ~/.openclaw and the skill workspace. It does not modify other skills or system-wide configs. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default (normal for skills).
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install picsee-short-link - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/picsee-short-link - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.0.1
- Security improvement: Token encryption now uses a unique 32-byte random salt stored at ~/.openclaw/.picsee_salt for key derivation, making keys unpredictable even if hostname/username are known.
- Both the encrypted token and salt files are now stored with 0600 permissions to enhance security.
- Temporary PNG files are saved to a dedicated tmp directory within the skill's workspace.
- Updated documentation to reflect new storage paths and the improved security model.
v2.0.0
v2.0.0: MCP → CLI migration. Agent Skills open standard. Zero external dependencies. Works with Claude Code, claude.ai, Cursor, Codex, and 25+ platforms.
v1.3.1
Improve installation documentation: simplify Claude Code setup, add Cursor instructions, add ClawHub to README, focus SKILL.md on OpenClaw ecosystem only
v1.3.0
Add QR code generation and analytics chart visualization tools with auto-shortened URLs (unauthenticated mode, no quota consumed)
v1.2.2
Remove CLI scripts (pure MCP Server), remove UTM param from list_links, update Smithery install instructions, remove Chinese headers from SKILL.md, make Agent Recipes proactive
v1.1.0
Add MCP Server (6 tools: shorten, analytics, list, edit, delete, auth). Updated SKILL.md to tool-oriented format. Added README.md.
v1.0.1
PicSee Short Link 1.0.1
- Updated documentation to reflect that the API token is now stored in `skills/picsee-short-link/config.json` instead of a system-wide location.
- Clarified file usage, security practices, and external API dependencies in SKILL.md.
- Expanded information on file/network operations and advanced features such as analytics and charting.
- No functional code changes; updates are documentation and metadata only.
v1.0.0
PicSee Short Link skill v1.0.0 – Initial Release
- Enables fast URL shortening using PicSee, supporting both unauthenticated (basic) and authenticated (analytics, editing, advanced) modes.
- Guides first-time setup and allows users to provide a PicSee API token for enhanced features.
- Supports link analytics, listing, editing (Advanced plan), and deleting for authenticated users.
- QR code generation available on request.
- Clear user messaging, error handling, and professional output formatting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picsee Short Link?
PicSee URL shortener with QR code generation, analytics charts, and link management via CLI. Use when the user asks to shorten a URL, generate QR codes, visu... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 683 downloads so far.
How do I install Picsee Short Link?
Run "/install picsee-short-link" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Picsee Short Link free?
Yes, Picsee Short Link is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Picsee Short Link support?
Picsee Short Link is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Picsee Short Link?
It is built and maintained by PicSee Inc. (@picseeinc); the current version is v2.0.1.
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