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Description
Provision a disposable MySQL-compatible database instantly for free, no auth required. Includes a claim URL to convert Zero instances into regular TiDB Start...
Usage Guidance
This skill is a documentation/instruction pack for using TiDB Cloud Zero and is internally consistent with that purpose. Before installing or using it: verify the API hostname (zero.tidbapi.com / zero.tidbcloud.com) is the legitimate provider you expect; avoid placing sensitive or regulated data into ephemeral, unauthenticated databases (instances are public and auto-expire); if you use auto-embedding BYOK, prefer secure secret management rather than embedding long-lived provider API keys into SQL globals; and if you want to keep an instance, follow the claimUrl process before expiresAt. If you have doubts about the endpoint's legitimacy, test with non-sensitive data first.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: tidb-cloud-zero
Version: 1.3.0
The skill bundle provides legitimate instructions and API documentation for provisioning ephemeral TiDB databases via the official PingCap TiDB Cloud Zero service (zero.tidbapi.com). The included markdown files (SKILL.md, auto-embedding.md, and vector.md) contain standard SQL usage examples and security best practices, such as using TLS and environment variables, with no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or harmful prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description claim (provisioning ephemeral MySQL-compatible TiDB Zero instances) matches the SKILL.md API call, network requirements, and references to MySQL clients. No unrelated credentials, binaries, or config paths are requested.
Instruction Scope
The instructions are limited to calling the public API and connecting with standard MySQL clients. The included reference docs additionally show how to configure BYOK model keys via TiDB globals (SQL SET @@GLOBAL... examples). That is expected for auto-embedding functionality but is an operational/privacy consideration (it instructs storing provider API keys in the DB environment if users choose BYOK).
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install spec, no downloads, and no code files — minimal surface area and nothing written to disk by the skill itself.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials, which matches the unauthenticated API described. However, reference docs describe BYOK usage that would require external API keys (OpenAI, Cohere) and examples for setting them as TiDB global variables — these are optional but users should not assume the skill will handle or need those keys by default.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill does not request persistent presence (always:false), does not modify other skills or system settings, and has no install-time privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install tidb-cloud-zero - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/tidb-cloud-zero - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.3.0
- Deprecated the /v1alpha1 API endpoint; migration to /v1beta1 is now recommended.
- Updated API documentation to reference only /v1beta1 for instance provisioning.
- Bumped metadata version to 1.3.0.
v1.2.1
- Updated API endpoint for instance provisioning from v1alpha1 to v1beta1 in documentation.
- No changes to code or functionality; documentation only.
v1.2.0
- Added support for claiming Zero instances: each instance now provides a claim URL (`claimInfo.claimUrl`) to convert it into a regular TiDB Starter instance before expiry.
- Updated API documentation to describe the new `claimInfo` field in the response.
- Clarified that unclaimed instances are destroyed at `expiresAt`; there is no renewal option.
- Improved documentation to guide users on how and when to claim instances for persistence.
v1.1.0
- Added in-skill reference documents for vector search and auto-embedding features.
- Updated documentation to guide users to step-by-step SQL usage for vector and embedding.
- Expanded resources and updated links to latest AI and vector documentation.
- Bumped version to 1.1.0.
v1.0.0
- Initial release: Instantly provision free, disposable TiDB (MySQL-compatible) databases with no authentication required.
- Ideal for prototyping, SQL testing, demos, vector/full-text search, and quick experiments.
- Supports simple API call; returns connection details and auto-expires in 30 days.
- Step-by-step guidance for connecting, as well as optional SQL quickstart with sample data.
- Strong advice on security best practices and TLS usage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is TiDB Cloud Zero?
Provision a disposable MySQL-compatible database instantly for free, no auth required. Includes a claim URL to convert Zero instances into regular TiDB Start... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 467 downloads so far.
How do I install TiDB Cloud Zero?
Run "/install tidb-cloud-zero" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is TiDB Cloud Zero free?
Yes, TiDB Cloud Zero is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does TiDB Cloud Zero support?
TiDB Cloud Zero is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created TiDB Cloud Zero?
It is built and maintained by zoubingwu (@zoubingwu); the current version is v1.3.0.
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