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MAXQDA Timecode Converter

by KANG RUIFU · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0 · MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install maxqda-timecode
Description
Convert transcript timecodes from MM:SS format to MAXQDA [hh:mm:ss] format with timecodes before speaker names, removing the first line and overwriting files.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says (convert MM:SS to [hh:mm:ss] and put timecodes before speaker names), but be careful: 1) It relies on perl though the metadata doesn't list perl as required — ensure perl is installed. 2) It overwrites your original files and removes the first line of each file; run it first on copies or add an explicit backup step. 3) Replace the example placeholders ($INPUT_FILE, $TEMP_FILE, /path/to/directory/) with concrete paths and test on a small sample to confirm behaviour (especially for files with different encodings or formats). If you plan to install or allow autonomous runs, ask the author to update the metadata to declare perl as a required binary and to offer a non-destructive mode or explicit backup option.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: maxqda-timecode Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle provides Perl scripts for reformatting interview transcript timecodes into a MAXQDA-compatible format. The logic in SKILL.md is transparent, focused entirely on local text processing (regex-based substitution and time calculation), and contains no indicators of data exfiltration, network activity, or malicious intent.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The described purpose (timecode conversion and reordering) matches the provided one-liner and batch examples. However, the metadata says no required binaries, while the instructions rely on perl (and standard shell utilities like mv). The omission of perl from required binaries is an inconsistency.
Instruction Scope
Instructions explicitly overwrite original files and remove the first line of each file — a destructive action that should be made explicit in metadata and UI and offer a backup option. The examples reference shell variables ($INPUT_FILE, $TEMP_FILE) and a directory path placeholder without declaring them; users may accidentally run these on the wrong files. There is no remote network activity or credential access in the instructions.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill (no install script), which minimizes supply-chain risk. Still, it depends on an interpreter (perl) and standard shell tools; the skill should declare perl as a required binary or provide a fallback implementation in a more commonly available tool (e.g., awk/python) to avoid hidden failures.
Credentials
The skill requests no credentials or environment variables, which is appropriate for a local file conversion task. Minor issue: example uses $INPUT_FILE/$TEMP_FILE placeholders and path strings that are not documented as inputs in the metadata.
Persistence & Privilege
No persistent presence is requested (always:false) and the skill does not request elevated agent privileges. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default but not itself a red flag here.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install maxqda-timecode
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /maxqda-timecode
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release - converts interview transcript timecodes from MM:SS to MAXQDA-compatible [hh:mm:ss] format
Metadata
Slug maxqda-timecode
Version 1.0.0
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAXQDA Timecode Converter?

Convert transcript timecodes from MM:SS format to MAXQDA [hh:mm:ss] format with timecodes before speaker names, removing the first line and overwriting files. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 248 downloads so far.

How do I install MAXQDA Timecode Converter?

Run "/install maxqda-timecode" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is MAXQDA Timecode Converter free?

Yes, MAXQDA Timecode Converter is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does MAXQDA Timecode Converter support?

MAXQDA Timecode Converter is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created MAXQDA Timecode Converter?

It is built and maintained by KANG RUIFU (@kiriny1999); the current version is v1.0.0.

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