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/install zyla-api-hub-skill
Description
Zyla API Hub Skill — Turn your OpenClaw AI agent into a real-world operator. Power it with 10,000+ production-ready APIs from Zyla API Hub — instant access to weather, finance, translation, email validation, geolocation, and more.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it claims: call Zyla API Hub using a ZYLA_API_KEY. Before installing: (1) Verify you trust zylalabs.com (requests will be sent there and calls are billed per use). (2) Be aware the agent/tool can make arbitrary Zyla API calls using your key — those calls can incur charges; consider least-privilege keys or usage limits if available. (3) The connect flow opens your browser and runs a temporary localhost server to receive a callback token — this is typical for OAuth but ensure you’re comfortable with a local callback. (4) The plugin sets the key in process.env (ephemeral); follow the SKILL.md instructions to persist the key to ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json if you want long-term use. (5) If you’re security-conscious, review the plugin/scripts yourself (they’re included) and only install from a trusted distribution source; check for updates and verify the hub URL before entering or enabling credentials.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: zyla-api-hub-skill
Version: 1.0.7
The skill is designed to integrate OpenClaw with Zyla API Hub, allowing the AI agent to make API calls. It legitimately reads the `ZYLA_API_KEY` from environment variables or plugin configuration and uses it to authenticate requests to `zylalabs.com`. The `/zyla connect` command initiates a standard OAuth flow by opening a browser to `zylalabs.com` and capturing the API key via a temporary `localhost` callback server, which is a common and secure practice for desktop applications. All network requests are directed to the stated `zylalabs.com` domain, and there is no evidence of unauthorized data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or harmful prompt injection attempts in SKILL.md. The dependencies (`tsx`, `open`) are appropriate for the stated functionality.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, plugin behavior, CLI scripts, and the primary credential (ZYLA_API_KEY) all consistently relate to calling Zyla API Hub endpoints and browsing the Zyla catalog.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and the plugin instruct the agent/user to use local CLI scripts and a browser-based connect flow. The connect flow runs a temporary localhost HTTP server to capture a token (expected for OAuth-style flows). Minor inconsistency: README/SKILL.md claim the key is 'captured automatically and saved to your config', but the plugin writes the token to the process environment (process.env) and returns instructions for the user to add it to ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json — it does not itself persist the key to that file.
Install Mechanism
No external download URLs or archive extraction are used. This is an instruction-only skill with included source files (plugin + scripts) and standard npm dev dependencies (tsx, open). No high-risk install mechanism (no arbitrary remote binary downloads) is present in the provided files.
Credentials
Only ZYLA_API_KEY (primaryEnv) and an optional hub URL (ZYLA_HUB_URL / hubUrl config) are used. These are appropriate and necessary for authenticating to the advertised third‑party API hub; no unrelated secrets or system credentials are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true or other elevated persistent privileges. It starts a short-lived localhost server for OAuth-style callback (bounded by a 5-minute timeout). It does not modify other skills' configs or system-wide settings; it writes the token only into process.env at runtime and asks the user to add it to ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json for persistence.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install zyla-api-hub-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/zyla-api-hub-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.7
- Removed node binary requirement from skill metadata for simpler setup.
- No changes to API usage, documentation, or core functionality.
- Updated dependencies in package files for better compatibility.
v1.0.6
- Updated dependencies in package.json for improved stability and compatibility.
- Minor internal improvements in plugin/index.ts.
- No user-facing changes; documentation and usage remain the same.
v1.0.5
- Added new configuration script: `scripts/config.ts` for improved config management.
- Updated core scripts (`zyla-api.ts`, `zyla-catalog.ts`) to utilize the new configuration module.
- Refactored codebase for better modularity and maintainability.
- Minor updates to dependency files (`package.json`, `package-lock.json`) to support these changes.
v1.0.4
- Maintenance release with updated dependencies.
- Updated package.json and package-lock.json for security and compatibility.
- No changes to functionality or documentation content.
v1.0.3
- Maintenance release with dependency updates.
- Updated package-lock.json and package.json for latest package versions.
- No user-facing or documentation changes.
v1.0.2
- Added new plugin manifest: `openclaw.plugin.json` at root level.
- Removed legacy manifest: `plugin/openclaw.plugin.json`.
- Updated dependencies in `package.json` and `package-lock.json`.
v1.0.1
- Updated skill description and introduction in SKILL.md for improved clarity and positioning.
- Emphasized expanded access to 10,000+ production-ready APIs.
- Added messaging about unified API key, pay-as-you-go pricing, and vendor neutrality.
- No code or logic changes; documentation only.
- package.json and lock updated to reflect new version.
v1.0.0
Initial release — Access and manage over 1000 APIs from Zyla API Hub via OpenClaw.
- Provides search, discovery, and invocation of APIs (weather, finance, geolocation, and more) using a unified key and script interface.
- Setup instructions require configuring your ZYLA_API_KEY securely (never in chat).
- Includes quick-start guides for popular APIs and scriptable helpers for API management.
- Documents error handling, rate limits, and pay-as-you-go billing model.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zyla API Hub Skill?
Zyla API Hub Skill — Turn your OpenClaw AI agent into a real-world operator. Power it with 10,000+ production-ready APIs from Zyla API Hub — instant access to weather, finance, translation, email validation, geolocation, and more. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2004 downloads so far.
How do I install Zyla API Hub Skill?
Run "/install zyla-api-hub-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Zyla API Hub Skill free?
Yes, Zyla API Hub Skill is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Zyla API Hub Skill support?
Zyla API Hub Skill is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Zyla API Hub Skill?
It is built and maintained by zyla-labs (@alebrega); the current version is v1.0.7.
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