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Vincent - Brave Search
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Chris Cassano
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· v1.0.69
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install vincent-brave-search
Description
Web and news search powered by Brave Search. Use this skill when users want to search the web, find news articles, or look up current information. Pay-per-ca...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it claims: it uses the Vincent proxy and CLI to perform Brave web/news searches and stores a Vincent-scoped key for the agent to use. Before installing, consider: (1) npx will download and execute the @vincentai/cli package at runtime — review that package (and its version pinning) or run in an isolated environment to reduce supply-chain risk; (2) the CLI will persist a token to disk — verify the storage path (especially ./datasources) so secrets aren't written to an unintended cwd or a repo; (3) the agent will return a claim URL you must share to fund/claim the secret — treat that URL like a sensitive link; (4) confirm you trust heyvincent.ai for payment/credit management and that TLS endpoints are correct. If you need higher assurance, ask for a version-pinned install spec or an audited CLI binary, and inspect what files the CLI creates in the declared credentials directory after first use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: vincent-brave-search
Version: 1.0.69
The skill provides web search capabilities via the Vincent proxy but requires high-risk permissions, including broad Read and Write access and Bash execution for the `@vincentai/cli` tool. It also includes instructions for the agent to autonomously manage and spend funds from a wallet to purchase credits via the x402 protocol. While these capabilities are aligned with the stated purpose of a pay-per-call search service, the combination of broad file system access, remote code execution via `npx`, and financial transaction capabilities constitutes a significant risk profile (SKILL.md).
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (Brave web/news search via Vincent) matches the actions the skill asks the agent to perform: create a DATA_SOURCES secret via the Vincent API, run the @vincentai/cli to issue searches, and present results. Required config paths reference where the CLI will persist the Vincent-scoped key, which is coherent with the described workflow.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to run npx @vincentai/cli commands to create secrets and run searches, to surface the claim URL to the human, and to read the returned _vincent.creditRemainingUsd. These are within the stated purpose. Note: the agent will create and persist a token on disk (declared config paths) and will execute code downloaded at runtime via npx — both are explicit in the instructions and have security implications.
Install Mechanism
There is no static install spec; runtime use of npx@latest to fetch and execute @vincentai/cli means the agent will download and run third-party code at runtime. That is a standard pattern for CLI-based skills but poses a moderate supply-chain/runtime execution risk compared with an instruction-only skill that uses built-in binaries.
Credentials
No environment variables or unrelated credentials are requested. The only configuration surface is two declared paths for storing the DATA_SOURCES secret (${OPENCLAW_STATE_DIR:-$HOME/.openclaw}/credentials/datasources and ./datasources) which match the described key lifecycle. Minor note: allowing ./datasources (current working directory) means credentials could be written into the agent's working directory — consider whether that is desirable in your environment.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does persist a Vincent-scoped API key into its own declared config paths (expected). always:false and normal model invocation are used. The skill does not request modification of other skills or global settings; persistent presence is limited to the declared credential files.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install vincent-brave-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/vincent-brave-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.69
- No changes detected in this release.
- Version number remains at 1.0.0.
- All features, documentation, and usage remain the same.
v1.0.68
No changes detected in this version.
- No file changes were made.
- Skill functionality, documentation, and version remain unchanged.
v1.0.66
No changes detected in this version.
- No file changes found between versions.
- No SKILL.md updates or feature modifications.
v1.0.65
- Expanded allowed Bash tools to include `npx:@vincentai/cli*`, `jq:*`, and `bc:*`
- Added instructions for checking credit balance and purchasing credits using USDC on Base via x402 protocol
- Included details on available credit purchase tiers and the autonomous credit adding process
- No changes to core search or authentication workflows
v1.0.64
No changes detected in this version.
- No file changes were made compared to the previous version.
- Functionality and documentation remain the same.
v1.0.63
- No visible file changes or user-facing updates in this version.
- Documentation, security, features, pricing, and usage remain as previously described.
v1.0.62
- No changes detected in this version.
- Documentation and functionality remain unchanged from the previous release.
v1.0.61
- Added trigger phrases and usage guidance to the skill description for improved discoverability (e.g., "search the web", "web search", "brave search", "search news").
- Declared allowed agent tools (`Read`, `Write`, `Bash(npx:*, curl:*)`) in metadata.
- Specified skill `version`, `author`, and `license` in the manifest section.
- Included structured output format examples and error handling table for easier integration and troubleshooting.
- No breaking changes to CLI usage or API functionality.
v1.0.60
No user-visible changes in this release.
- No file changes detected between previous and current versions.
- Documentation and functionality remain the same.
v1.0.59
- No file changes were detected in this version.
- No user-visible changes; documentation and functionality remain the same as the previous release.
v1.0.58
- Documentation updated for clarity and formatting.
- No changes to code or functionality.
v1.0.54
- No user-facing changes in this release.
- No file or documentation updates detected.
v1.0.48
- No code or documentation changes detected in this version.
- Functionality and usage remain unchanged from the previous release.
v1.0.47
- Updated documentation to use the @vincentai/cli package for all commands instead of direct API requests.
- Clarified that API keys are now stored and resolved automatically by the CLI; users no longer handle raw keys or file paths.
- Added instructions for checking, creating, and managing secrets via CLI commands.
- Revised examples for web and news search using CLI syntax.
- Updated re-linking instructions to use a CLI command for recovery.
- Removed redundant configuration and curl-based setup details.
v1.0.44
- Updated the SKILL.md configuration paths to support the environment variable `${OPENCLAW_STATE_DIR:-$HOME/.openclaw}` for improved compatibility with OpenClaw instances.
- No changes to core skill functionality, API, or pricing; documentation and metadata improvement only.
v1.0.43
No user-facing changes in this release; documentation and functionality remain unchanged.
v1.0.42
No changes detected in this version.
- Version 1.0.42 does not introduce any file or documentation updates.
- Functionality, documentation, and configuration remain unchanged.
v1.0.40
- No code or documentation changes detected in this release.
- Version bump only; functionality and documentation remain unchanged.
v1.0.37
No user-facing changes in this release.
- No file changes detected.
- Functionality and documentation remain unchanged.
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the Vincent - Brave Search for agents skill.
- Enables autonomous agents to search the web and news via Brave Search, with requests proxied through Vincent for authentication, rate limiting, and credit management.
- No need to manage Brave API keys directly—agents use a Vincent-issued API key, scoped and secured.
- Supports pay-per-call pricing with human oversight; credit and payments are managed through the Vincent frontend.
- Provides endpoints for web and news search; responses include remaining credit metadata.
- Includes robust instructions for configuration, secret creation, claiming, and re-linking API access if lost.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vincent - Brave Search?
Web and news search powered by Brave Search. Use this skill when users want to search the web, find news articles, or look up current information. Pay-per-ca... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1030 downloads so far.
How do I install Vincent - Brave Search?
Run "/install vincent-brave-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Vincent - Brave Search free?
Yes, Vincent - Brave Search is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Vincent - Brave Search support?
Vincent - Brave Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Vincent - Brave Search?
It is built and maintained by Chris Cassano (@glitch003); the current version is v1.0.69.
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