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Research Logger
by
terrycarter1985
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install research-logger-tc
Description
Search a topic, auto-match a relevant GIF, and log a structured Bear note from a template.
README (SKILL.md)
Research Logger
Search the web for a topic, find a relevant GIF, and create a structured Bear note using a research template.
Requirements
- grizzly CLI (Bear notes) —
go install github.com/tylerwince/grizzly/cmd/grizzly@latest - BRAVE_API_TOKEN — for web search (optional, falls back to DuckDuckGo)
- GIPHY_API_KEY — for GIF matching (optional, uses public beta key as fallback)
Usage
bash scripts/research_logger.sh "quantum computing" "tech,physics"
Parameters
- topic (required) — The research topic to search and log
- extra_tags (optional) — Comma-separated additional Bear tags
How It Works
- Web Search — Queries Brave Search API (or DuckDuckGo fallback) for top results
- GIF Match — Searches Giphy for a relevant GIF to include as supporting media
- Template Fill — Reads
references/research_template.mdand fills all placeholders - Bear Note — Creates a Bear note with the filled template via
grizzly
Template Placeholders
The references/research_template.md file uses these placeholders:
| Placeholder | Source |
|---|---|
{topic} |
User-provided topic |
{date} |
Current date (YYYY-MM-DD) |
{tags} |
Auto-generated tags |
{summary} |
Search result snippets |
{finding1-3} |
Top 3 search snippets |
{links} |
Source URLs from search |
{media_alt} / {media_url} |
Matched GIF |
{action1-3} |
Default action items |
Notes
- If
grizzlyis unavailable, the note is saved as a markdown file in~/ - If no Brave API token is set, DuckDuckGo HTML search is used as fallback
- GIF search uses Giphy's public beta key if no API key is provided
Usage Guidance
Review before installing. The core behavior is understandable, but do not run this script with untrusted topic strings until the Python argument handling is fixed. Also be comfortable with sending topics to external providers, using optional API keys, installing an unpinned grizzly dependency, and creating persistent Bear notes or Markdown files.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: research-logger-tc
Version: 1.0.0
The skill contains multiple command injection vulnerabilities in `scripts/research_logger.sh` due to unsafe handling of user-provided input. Specifically, the script embeds the `$TOPIC` variable directly into `python3 -c` execution strings and `sed` commands without adequate sanitization, which could allow for arbitrary code execution if a crafted topic is provided. While these are critical vulnerabilities, the logic remains consistent with the stated purpose of research logging and lacks evidence of intentional malice or data exfiltration.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The web search, GIF lookup, template fill, and Bear note creation are coherent with the stated Research Logger purpose, but they do create persistent local notes or files.
Instruction Scope
The script accepts a free-form topic and interpolates it directly into Python source passed to python3 -c, creating a local code-execution risk for crafted topic values.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec, but SKILL.md asks users to install the external grizzly CLI with an unpinned @latest Go install command; this is user-directed but has provenance/version drift risk.
Credentials
Brave/Giphy API keys and external provider calls are purpose-aligned, but registry metadata declares no required env vars/credentials while the skill docs and script use optional API credentials.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill writes to Bear through grizzly or falls back to a Markdown file in the user's home directory; this is disclosed and purpose-aligned, but it is persistent local mutation.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install research-logger-tc - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/research-logger-tc - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
修复模板填充逻辑，新增GIF自动匹配功能
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Research Logger?
Search a topic, auto-match a relevant GIF, and log a structured Bear note from a template. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 49 downloads so far.
How do I install Research Logger?
Run "/install research-logger-tc" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Research Logger free?
Yes, Research Logger is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Research Logger support?
Research Logger is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Research Logger?
It is built and maintained by terrycarter1985 (@terrycarter1985); the current version is v1.0.0.
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