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proxy-web-fetch
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whyhit2005
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install proxy-web-fetch
Description
Proxy Web Page Fetch Tool - Fetches and parses web page content into structured Markdown or text via the OpenClaw Manager proxy. Use when: - Need to fetch an...
Usage Guidance
Before installing: (1) Confirm the skill actually requires WEB_FETCH_PROXY_URL — the package metadata contradicts SKILL.md; ask the author to update metadata if needed. (2) Only set WEB_FETCH_PROXY_URL to a proxy you fully trust (the proxy will receive every URL you ask it to fetch and can fetch internal resources). (3) If you allow autonomous agent runs, consider restricting what URLs the agent may request or disable autonomous invocation for this skill. (4) Because source and homepage are unknown, prefer installing only from trusted publishers or after verifying the proxy endpoint and the owner's identity.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: proxy-web-fetch
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides a utility to fetch and parse web content via a proxy specified by the WEB_FETCH_PROXY_URL environment variable. The implementation in scripts/proxy_fetch.sh uses curl to send a JSON payload to the proxy, with basic escaping for the URL parameter. The code logic and instructions in SKILL.md are consistent with the stated purpose of web scraping and content conversion, with no evidence of data exfiltration or malicious execution.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name, description, script, and SKILL.md align: it uses curl to POST a URL to a Web Fetch Proxy and returns parsed Markdown/text. However the registry metadata at the top lists no required environment variables while SKILL.md and scripts require WEB_FETCH_PROXY_URL — this mismatch is an incoherence that should be clarified before install.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions and the included script are narrowly scoped: they build a JSON payload with the requested URL and options and POST it to the proxy. The skill does not read other files, system paths, or unrelated env vars. Note: because the proxy will fetch the provided URLs, the operator of the proxy can see or fetch arbitrary targets (including internal network addresses) — that risk is inherent to the stated purpose.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with a small shell wrapper included; there is no install spec or external downloads. The only required binary is curl, which is reasonable and proportionate.
Credentials
The script requires a single env var, WEB_FETCH_PROXY_URL, which is proportionate to the purpose. The inconsistency between the registry 'Required env vars: none' and the SKILL.md that declares WEB_FETCH_PROXY_URL required is a meaningful mismatch and should be corrected. Also, the skill delegates API key management to the manager proxy — you must trust that manager's secret handling.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request persistent or elevated system privileges and does not set always:true. Autonomous invocation is allowed (default) which is normal for skills; if you enable autonomous use, be aware an agent could request arbitrary URLs via the proxy — consider limiting agent autonomy or URL allowlists if available.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install proxy-web-fetch - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/proxy-web-fetch - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of the Proxy Web Page Fetch Tool.
- Fetches and parses web page content to Markdown or plain text via the OpenClaw Manager proxy.
- Supports options for caching, image retention, page summaries, and metadata extraction.
- No manual API key configuration needed; authentication handled internally by the Manager.
- Configurable via the required `WEB_FETCH_PROXY_URL` environment variable.
- Includes a handy shell script for command-line usage and various fetch scenarios.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is proxy-web-fetch?
Proxy Web Page Fetch Tool - Fetches and parses web page content into structured Markdown or text via the OpenClaw Manager proxy. Use when: - Need to fetch an... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 331 downloads so far.
How do I install proxy-web-fetch?
Run "/install proxy-web-fetch" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is proxy-web-fetch free?
Yes, proxy-web-fetch is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does proxy-web-fetch support?
proxy-web-fetch is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created proxy-web-fetch?
It is built and maintained by whyhit2005 (@whyhit2005); the current version is v1.0.0.
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