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Pipeworx dictionary
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Bruce Gutman
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pipeworx-dictionary
Description
Word definitions, phonetics, usage examples, synonyms, and antonyms from the Free Dictionary API
Usage Guidance
This skill is largely what it says: a thin wrapper for a dictionary API using curl. The part to watch is the MCP config example which invokes `npx mcp-remote@latest` — running that will download and execute code from npm (remote package execution). If you plan to use the skill, avoid running the npx/mcp-remote step unless you trust gateway.pipeworx.io and the mcp-remote package. Ask the publisher for a source repository or a signed release, or run the MCP/npx step in a sandboxed environment. Otherwise, using the plain curl HTTP call shown in the example is proportionate and does not request any secrets.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: pipeworx-dictionary
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides dictionary and synonym lookup functionality by interfacing with a remote MCP server hosted at gateway.pipeworx.io. The configuration uses the standard mcp-remote utility to access the API, and the documentation in SKILL.md is consistent with the stated purpose without any signs of malicious intent or prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description claim a dictionary lookup via the Free Dictionary API, and the provided curl example aligns with that. However the MCP config in SKILL.md instructs using `npx mcp-remote@latest` to connect to https://gateway.pipeworx.io/dictionary/mcp; that step is not explained or declared in the registry metadata (which only lists curl), and it introduces remote package execution that is not obviously required for a simple dictionary lookup.
Instruction Scope
The runtime instructions themselves are limited to POSTing to the pipeworx gateway and returning dictionary data (no file reads or env access). But the included MCP config explicitly calls out running `npx ... mcp-remote@latest`, which downloads and executes code from the npm registry when used — expanding the agent's actions beyond simple HTTP requests. That behavior is not described in the skill's purpose and grants the ability to execute arbitrary package code if followed.
Install Mechanism
There is no formal install spec (instruction-only), which is low-risk. The concern is the MCP example: it relies on npx to fetch and run a remote package at runtime. Although not an explicit install in the registry, using npx effectively installs/executes remote code and is a higher-risk operation that wasn't declared in required binaries.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, no credentials, and no config paths — appropriate for a public dictionary API and consistent with the described functionality.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no requested persistent privileges. The skill can be invoked autonomously (normal platform default) but it does not request elevated or persistent system presence.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install pipeworx-dictionary - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/pipeworx-dictionary - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pipeworx dictionary?
Word definitions, phonetics, usage examples, synonyms, and antonyms from the Free Dictionary API. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 81 downloads so far.
How do I install Pipeworx dictionary?
Run "/install pipeworx-dictionary" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Pipeworx dictionary free?
Yes, Pipeworx dictionary is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Pipeworx dictionary support?
Pipeworx dictionary is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Pipeworx dictionary?
It is built and maintained by Bruce Gutman (@brucegutman); the current version is v1.0.0.
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