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Sports Odds
by
ianalloway
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· v0.1.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install sports-odds
Description
Retrieve live betting odds and compare moneyline, spreads, and totals across sportsbooks for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and other sports using The Odds API.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (call The Odds API using curl and jq). Before installing: (1) be aware it requires an API key (ODDS_API_KEY) which will be sent to api.the-odds-api.com — create a dedicated key with limited quota and do not reuse sensitive keys; (2) verify the skill's source/owner (source is unknown here) or prefer packages from known publishers; (3) ask the publisher/maintainer to correct the registry metadata so the required credential is declared up front; and (4) monitor API usage after enabling the skill. If you cannot confirm the publisher or prefer not to expose an API key, do not install.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: sports-odds
Version: 0.1.0
The OpenClaw skill bundle 'sports-odds' is classified as benign. All commands in SKILL.md use `curl` to interact exclusively with `api.the-odds-api.com`, which is the legitimate API for the skill's stated purpose. The `jq` utility is used for standard JSON parsing. There is no evidence of data exfiltration to unauthorized endpoints, arbitrary code execution, persistence mechanisms, obfuscation, or prompt injection attempts designed to subvert the agent's behavior for malicious ends. The skill transparently uses a user-provided API key for its intended function.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, examples, and required binaries (curl, jq) align with retrieving odds from The Odds API. However, the registry metadata provided with the skill claims no required env vars or primary credential, while the SKILL.md explicitly documents and uses an ODDS_API_KEY — an inconsistency between declared registry fields and the runtime instructions.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs the agent to call The Odds API endpoints with curl and parse responses with jq. It reads the ODDS_API_KEY environment variable and suggests caching responses; there are no instructions to read unrelated files, system state, or to exfiltrate data to third-party endpoints beyond api.the-odds-api.com.
Install Mechanism
No install spec or code files — instruction-only. This is low-risk from an install perspective because nothing is written or executed beyond the agent following the curl/jq commands at runtime.
Credentials
The only sensitive item used is an API key (ODDS_API_KEY), which is appropriate for the stated purpose. The concern is that the skill package/registry metadata did not list this required environment variable or primary credential, while SKILL.md does — this mismatch can cause the platform or user to miss that a secret will be used and transmitted to api.the-odds-api.com.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not always-enabled, does not request persistent system changes, and contains no install-time modifications. Autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) but not combined with other red flags here.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install sports-odds - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/sports-odds - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release: Live sports betting odds and line comparison for multiple leagues.
- Fetch live odds from The Odds API for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more.
- Compare lines, spreads, and totals across sportsbooks with easy `curl`/`jq` commands.
- Supports fetching available sports, best line finder, and compact odds views.
- Setup instructions and API key environment variable configuration included.
- Covers US, UK, EU, and AU sportsbook regions.
- Tips for API usage tracking and response caching for efficiency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sports Odds?
Retrieve live betting odds and compare moneyline, spreads, and totals across sportsbooks for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and other sports using The Odds API. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1296 downloads so far.
How do I install Sports Odds?
Run "/install sports-odds" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Sports Odds free?
Yes, Sports Odds is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Sports Odds support?
Sports Odds is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Sports Odds?
It is built and maintained by ianalloway (@ianalloway); the current version is v0.1.0.
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