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/install telegram-ascii-table
Description
Format tabular data as ASCII box tables for Telegram. Stdin-only input eliminates shell injection risks. Handles smart column sizing, text wrapping, and proper padding for monospace display.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears safe and coherent for its stated purpose. Before installing or running, you may: (1) inspect the included scripts/ascii-table.py (it's a short Python file with no network or subprocess calls), (2) run it locally with harmless input to verify behavior (e.g., python3 scripts/ascii-table.py <<'EOF' ... EOF), and (3) be aware examples assume an `ascii-table` command on PATH (you can run the script by path or create an alias). If you do not want the agent to execute local scripts autonomously, disable model invocation for skills in your agent settings.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: telegram-ascii-table
Version: 1.1.0
The skill is designed to format tabular data into ASCII box tables. Both the `SKILL.md` and `scripts/ascii-table.py` explicitly highlight and mitigate shell injection risks by enforcing stdin-only input. The Python script uses only standard libraries (`sys`, `textwrap`, `argparse`), performs pure string manipulation, and lacks any code for data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence, or network communication. There are no prompt injection attempts against the agent or any other high-risk behaviors.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the included Python script: the code formats pipe-delimited stdin into boxed ASCII/Unicode tables with wrapping and width options. The skill does not request unrelated binaries, env vars, or configs.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays within the stated purpose and emphasizes stdin use to reduce shell-injection risk. One minor inconsistency: examples call the tool as `ascii-table` (implying it is on PATH) while the repository provides scripts/ascii-table.py; this is a usability nit (you must run the script by path or create an alias), not a security concern. Instructions do not access files, env vars, or external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is provided (instruction-only with a bundled script). No downloads, package installs, or archive extraction are present. The included script is local and self-contained.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables or credentials and the code does not read or require secrets or external configuration.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent privileges or modify other skills/system settings. Normal autonomous invocation is allowed by platform defaults but the skill's actions are limited to formatting stdin.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install telegram-ascii-table - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/telegram-ascii-table - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.1.0
- Renamed skill to `telegram-ascii-table`.
- Now only accepts table data via stdin (no CLI positional arguments), safer literal input.
- Updated documentation to recommend heredoc and pipe usage instead of argument-based invocation.
- Clarified input format, options, and added feature comparison between desktop and mobile modes.
v1.0.0
Initial release of telegram-ascii-table
Addresses telegram table code block line wrapping issue.
Runs local python script to format table text data for Telegram messages to improve readability.
- Formats tabular data as ASCII box tables optimized for Telegram code blocks.
- Handles smart column sizing, text wrapping, and proper padding for monospace codeblock display in telegram.
- Supports configurable max table width.
- Handles ASCII display differences between desktop and mobile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telegram Ascii Table?
Format tabular data as ASCII box tables for Telegram. Stdin-only input eliminates shell injection risks. Handles smart column sizing, text wrapping, and proper padding for monospace display. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1570 downloads so far.
How do I install Telegram Ascii Table?
Run "/install telegram-ascii-table" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Telegram Ascii Table free?
Yes, Telegram Ascii Table is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Telegram Ascii Table support?
Telegram Ascii Table is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Telegram Ascii Table?
It is built and maintained by NaLG (@nalg); the current version is v1.1.0.
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