4chan-reader
/install 4chan-reader
4chan Reader
This skill allows you to catalog and extract threads from 4chan boards into structured text.
Workflows
1. View Board Catalog
To see active threads and their reply counts on a board:
python3 scripts/chan_extractor.py catalog \x3Cboard>
Output format: ThreadID|PostCount|TeaserText
2. Extract Thread Content
To read a specific thread and optionally save it:
python3 scripts/chan_extractor.py thread \x3Cboard> \x3Cthread_id> [output_root_dir] [word_limit]
output_root_dir(optional): If provided, saves content to\x3Coutput_root_dir>/\x3Cboard>_\x3Ctimestamp>/\x3Cthread_id>.txt.word_limit(optional): Limits each line of post text to the specified number of words.
Details
- Scripts: Uses chan_extractor.py for all operations.
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install 4chan-reader - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/4chan-reader - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is 4chan-reader?
Browse 4chan boards and extract thread discussions into structured text files. Use when you need to fetch catalog information or specific thread content (including post text and file metadata) from 4chan boards like /a/, /vg/, /v/, etc. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2278 downloads so far.
How do I install 4chan-reader?
Run "/install 4chan-reader" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is 4chan-reader free?
Yes, 4chan-reader is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does 4chan-reader support?
4chan-reader is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created 4chan-reader?
It is built and maintained by aiasisbot61 (@aiasisbot61); the current version is v1.0.0.