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/install readwise-official
Description
Access your Readwise highlights and Reader documents from the command line. Search, read, organize, and manage your entire reading library.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it claims: it calls the official Readwise CLI to access your highlights and Reader. Before installing or using it: (1) confirm you want the agent to have access to your Readwise data — the agent will ask you to paste an access token to authenticate. Only paste the token into the platform's secure prompt; do not share it in chat logs or public places. (2) Verify the npm package @readwise/cli on the npm registry (author, downloads, repository) since the skill metadata lacks a homepage/source. (3) Note that 'npm install -g' writes files system-wide and may require privileges. (4) If you prefer tighter control, create a limited-scope Readwise token (if supported) or use a separate account for automation. If you want, I can list the exact commands the agent will run or help you check the npm package provenance.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: readwise-official
Version: 1.0.1
The skill bundle provides instructions for an AI agent to interface with the official Readwise CLI tool (@readwise/cli). It includes standard setup procedures, such as installing the package via npm and authenticating with a user-provided access token, and outlines legitimate commands for managing reading materials and highlights. No malicious patterns, such as unauthorized data exfiltration or prompt injection, were detected in SKILL.md or _meta.json.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description say 'Readwise CLI' and the skill only requires the readwise CLI and documents how to use it. Required binary (readwise) and the documented commands are coherent with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md confines actions to invoking the readwise CLI, installing the CLI, and prompting for a Readwise access token. It does not instruct reading unrelated files, environment variables, or sending data to unexpected endpoints.
Install Mechanism
No formal install spec is provided (instruction-only). The doc suggests npm install -g @readwise/cli, which is a reasonable, common install path but performs a global npm install (writes to disk, may require elevated permissions). This is expected but worth noting since the skill lacks an automated, verifiable install spec or homepage/source metadata.
Credentials
The skill does not declare required env vars, but instructs the agent to ask the user for their Readwise access token and run readwise login-with-token. Requesting that token is appropriate for the stated functionality; however the skill does not formally declare it as a required credential in metadata, and the user should be aware they'll need to provide the access token interactively.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and there are no config paths or other privileges requested. The skill does not request permanent presence or modify other skills/config; autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) and appropriate for a CLI integration.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install readwise-official - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/readwise-official - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Expanded and restructured documentation for improved clarity and usability.
- Added detailed examples for searching, saving, organizing, and exporting both Reader documents and Readwise highlights.
- Clarified command syntax, parameters, and available options throughout.
- Included common workflows and step-by-step usage scenarios.
- Provided additional guidance on Reader locations, metadata, and best practices for bulk editing.
- Improved tips for efficient filtering and exporting data.
v1.0.0
Initial release of the readwise-official skill.
- Access your Readwise highlights and Reader documents via the command line.
- Search, read, organize, and manage your entire reading library using `readwise` CLI commands.
- Supports highlights, daily review, spaced repetition, and Reader document management.
- Includes setup instructions for installation and authentication.
- Detailed usage examples for searching, reading, saving, organizing content, and daily review.
- Productivity category; requires the Readwise CLI to be installed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Readwise Official?
Access your Readwise highlights and Reader documents from the command line. Search, read, organize, and manage your entire reading library. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 565 downloads so far.
How do I install Readwise Official?
Run "/install readwise-official" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Readwise Official free?
Yes, Readwise Official is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Readwise Official support?
Readwise Official is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Readwise Official?
It is built and maintained by Tristan (@tristanh); the current version is v1.0.1.
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