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/install recgov-availability
Description
Check campsite availability on recreation.gov for federal campgrounds (National Parks, USFS, BLM). Requires campground ID(s) — get from ridb-search or recreation.gov URLs.
Usage Guidance
This appears to be a straightforward, self-contained CLI that queries public recreation.gov APIs and requires no credentials. Before installing, you may want to: (1) skim scripts/check.py yourself to confirm it only calls recreation.gov (it does), (2) be mindful that amenity filters can cause additional per-site API calls and bulk queries should include delays to avoid hitting server limits, and (3) avoid running the script as a highly privileged system user (no sudo needed). If you rely on another local skill (ridb-search), verify that script's source before running combined workflows.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: recgov-availability
Version: 1.0.0
The OpenClaw skill bundle 'recgov-availability' is benign. The `scripts/check.py` script uses only Python standard libraries (`urllib`, `json`, `datetime`) to query the official `recreation.gov` API for campsite availability. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or obfuscation. The `SKILL.md` and `README.md` files provide clear, non-malicious instructions for the AI agent, aligning perfectly with the stated purpose of checking campsite availability.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description match the included code and SKILL.md. The script only calls recreation.gov public API endpoints and optionally references a local ridb-search helper; there are no unrelated services, credentials, or binaries requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs running the included scripts/check.py and optionally using ../ridb-search for campsite discovery. The runtime instructions do not ask the agent to read arbitrary files, export secrets, or contact endpoints other than recreation.gov (and local helper scripts).
Install Mechanism
No install spec is provided; this is an instruction-only skill with a single Python script that uses only the standard library. Nothing is downloaded or written to disk by an installer.
Credentials
The skill declares no environment variables, credentials, or config paths and the code does not attempt to access secrets. It uses a custom User-Agent header for HTTP requests to recreation.gov (expected).
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request permanent presence (always:false) and does not modify other skills or system-wide configuration. disable-model-invocation is default (false) which is normal for skills and not by itself a concern.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install recgov-availability - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/recgov-availability - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release: Check campsite availability on recreation.gov for federal campgrounds.
- Supports multiple campground IDs and flexible search options (dates, site type, amenities).
- Filter results by amenities such as electric, pet-friendly, shaded sites, and more.
- Outputs concise status codes: available, reserved, not yet released, or first-come-first-served.
- Command-line tool with JSON output option; no API key required.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is recreation.gov availability search?
Check campsite availability on recreation.gov for federal campgrounds (National Parks, USFS, BLM). Requires campground ID(s) — get from ridb-search or recreation.gov URLs. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1689 downloads so far.
How do I install recreation.gov availability search?
Run "/install recgov-availability" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is recreation.gov availability search free?
Yes, recreation.gov availability search is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does recreation.gov availability search support?
recreation.gov availability search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created recreation.gov availability search?
It is built and maintained by seanrea (@seanrea); the current version is v1.0.0.
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