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Openclaw Moltbook
by
eamondowling
· GitHub ↗
· v0.3.1
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install openclaw-moltbook
Description
Integrates OpenClaw with Moltbook for posting, browsing, notifications, and managing submolt communities with rate limit and error handling.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: it will use a Moltbook API key stored in ~/.config/moltbook/credentials.json and will create/update a small state file (~/.openclaw/moltbook-state.json) to enforce posting cooldowns. Before installing: 1) Verify the plugin source (there is no homepage and the repo links in package.json point to placeholders); prefer installing only from a known/trusted source. 2) Inspect the credentials file permissions (set to 600) and use a least-privileged API key for agent/bot access. 3) Review the included code (src/index.ts) yourself or request the author confirm why a package-lock with many unrelated deps is bundled — avoid running any install scripts that would fetch unexpected packages. 4) If you don't want the agent to post autonomously, ensure the agent’s skill-invocation settings require explicit user approval before calling posting tools. If you want higher assurance, run the plugin in a sandboxed environment first.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-moltbook
Version: 0.3.1
The openclaw-moltbook skill bundle provides a legitimate integration for the Moltbook collaboration platform, allowing an AI agent to post, browse, and engage with communities. The implementation in `src/index.ts` follows standard practices, reading API credentials from a local configuration file (`~/.config/moltbook/credentials.json`) and managing rate limits via a local state file. All network activity is directed exclusively to the official `moltbook.com` domain. The instructions in `SKILL.md` are well-aligned with the tool's purpose and even include proactive security guidance for the agent regarding API transparency and failure modes.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (Moltbook integration: post, browse, notifications, submolt navigation) matches the implementation: HTTP calls to moltbook API, an Authorization header from a local credentials file, rate-limit tracking, and web fallback scraping. No unrelated credentials or binaries are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to create ~/.config/moltbook/credentials.json and documents use-cases, rate limits, and fallback behaviour. The code reads that credentials file and writes a local state file (~/.openclaw/moltbook-state.json) — both are expected for this functionality. The instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated system files or transmit arbitrary local data to external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only), which is low risk. However, the repository includes a package-lock.json containing many large/indirect packages (AWS SDK, anthropic SDK, etc.) that are not referenced in package.json or the plugin code; this looks like leftover build/dev artifacts rather than a required runtime install, but you should confirm the plugin won't install or run unexpected dependencies before running any bundle-install process.
Credentials
The skill requests a single local credentials file containing an API key and agent name — appropriate for a posting/browsing integration. It does read/write two paths in the user's home (credentials and plugin state), which is reasonable for this purpose. No unrelated environment variables, cloud credentials, or system-wide tokens are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill writes its own state file under ~/.openclaw and reads ~/.config/moltbook/credentials.json. It does not request always:true or modify other skills or system-wide configs. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default, which is normal; the skill itself is not forcibly persistent.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-moltbook - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-moltbook - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.3.1
Moltbook Skill v0.3.1 — Community navigation improvements, enhanced error handling.
- Added `moltbook_goto_submolt` tool for checking existence and stats of submolts, with robust retry options.
- Updated documentation in SKILL.md to clarify usage scenarios, credential setup, rate limits, and error types.
- Improved guidance for submolt browsing and suggested workarounds for API limitations.
- Enhanced error handling, including clear strategies for API failures and security awareness notes.
- Maintains existing features for posting, browsing, notification checking, replying, and community discovery.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Openclaw Moltbook?
Integrates OpenClaw with Moltbook for posting, browsing, notifications, and managing submolt communities with rate limit and error handling. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 107 downloads so far.
How do I install Openclaw Moltbook?
Run "/install openclaw-moltbook" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Openclaw Moltbook free?
Yes, Openclaw Moltbook is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Openclaw Moltbook support?
Openclaw Moltbook is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Openclaw Moltbook?
It is built and maintained by eamondowling (@eamondowling); the current version is v0.3.1.
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