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OpenSky Flight Tracker
by
Javier Ruiz
· GitHub ↗
· v0.1.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install opensky-flight-tracker
Description
Use this skill when the user asks about live flight positions, aircraft tracking by callsign or flight number, or flights currently overhead a location. Trig...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent for querying OpenSky via a CLI. Before installing or invoking it: (1) verify the pip package ('flight-tracker-cli') is from a trusted publisher and inspect its source (PyPI/GitHub) because pip installs can run code during installation; (2) confirm you trust the 'flight-tracker' binary that will be executed by the agent; (3) be aware that piping JSON output to other tools or agents will transmit flight data — that is normal for integrations but consider privacy if you include location data tied to people; (4) note the SKILL.md contains the install suggestion rather than a platform-level install spec, so check how your agent/runtime will handle installing dependencies.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: opensky-flight-tracker
Version: 0.1.0
The skill provides a legitimate interface for tracking aircraft using the OpenSky Network API via the 'flight-tracker-cli' package. The instructions in SKILL.md and metadata in clawhub.json are consistent with the stated purpose, containing no signs of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill is a flight-tracking wrapper that requires a 'flight-tracker' CLI binary and proposes installing the 'flight-tracker-cli' pip package; this aligns with the described functionality of querying the OpenSky Network for live aircraft positions.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs the agent to run the flight-tracker CLI with arguments (callsign, coordinates, format, retries/timeouts). It does not ask the agent to read unrelated files, access environment variables, or send data to unexpected external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
The SKILL.md includes an install stanza recommending 'pip install flight-tracker-cli' (a PyPI-based install). Pip installs are a common mechanism but can execute arbitrary code at install time; the registry-level metadata earlier said 'No install spec' which is a minor inconsistency (the install instruction exists inside SKILL.md rather than as an explicit platform install spec).
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are requested. This is proportional for a public OpenSky-based CLI that doesn't require API keys.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and does not request elevated or cross-skill configuration changes. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default but is not combined with other concerning privileges here.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install opensky-flight-tracker - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/opensky-flight-tracker - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release of the OpenSky Flight Tracker skill:
- Track live aircraft by radio callsign (e.g., EK203, QR42, BAW117)
- List flights currently airborne overhead any latitude/longitude
- No API key or setup required—works out of the box
- Supports output in human-readable summary or clean JSON
- Handles OpenSky API rate limiting automatically with retries and timeouts
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenSky Flight Tracker?
Use this skill when the user asks about live flight positions, aircraft tracking by callsign or flight number, or flights currently overhead a location. Trig... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 104 downloads so far.
How do I install OpenSky Flight Tracker?
Run "/install opensky-flight-tracker" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is OpenSky Flight Tracker free?
Yes, OpenSky Flight Tracker is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does OpenSky Flight Tracker support?
OpenSky Flight Tracker is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created OpenSky Flight Tracker?
It is built and maintained by Javier Ruiz (@javi23ruiz); the current version is v0.1.0.
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