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Recreation Information Database Search

by seanrea · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install ridb-search
Description
Search the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) for campgrounds and recreation facilities near a location. Use when finding campgrounds, recreation areas, or federal facilities by location/radius. Supports geocoding (city names) and lat/lon coordinates.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says (search RIDB and geocode locations) and the code is a simple Python CLI using only stdlib and network calls to RIDB and OpenStreetMap. However, the registry metadata fails to declare the required RIDB_API_KEY credential. Before installing or running: (1) verify you obtained the RIDB API key from https://ridb.recreation.gov/profile and are comfortable providing it to this script, (2) inspect scripts/search.py yourself (it’s short and readable) to confirm there are no unexpected network endpoints, (3) prefer running it in a restricted environment (or container) if you don’t fully trust the source, and (4) ask the publisher to correct the metadata so required credentials are explicit. If the metadata is corrected to list RIDB_API_KEY as a required credential and nothing else, this would likely be coherent/benign.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: ridb-search Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle is benign. The `scripts/search.py` script accesses the `RIDB_API_KEY` environment variable and makes network requests to `nominatim.openstreetmap.org` and `ridb.recreation.gov`. These actions are explicitly documented in `SKILL.md` and `README.md` and are essential for the skill's stated purpose of searching the Recreation Information Database. There is no evidence of unauthorized data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence, obfuscation, or prompt injection attempts against the agent.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, README, SKILL.md, and the single Python script all describe and implement searching RIDB and geocoding via OpenStreetMap; the requested network access and patterns are appropriate for that purpose. However, the registry metadata claims no required environment variables or primary credential while both the SKILL.md and scripts require a RIDB_API_KEY — a mismatch.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are scoped to geocoding (Nominatim) and RIDB API calls, with CLI flags and JSON output. The SKILL.md directs setting RIDB_API_KEY and using the provided script; there are no instructions to read unrelated files, collect extra system data, or post data to unexpected endpoints.
Install Mechanism
No install spec; this is instruction+single-file script using only the Python standard library. Nothing is downloaded or written during install, minimizing install-time risk.
Credentials
The code requires a RIDB API key (RIDB_API_KEY env var or --api-key) which is proportionate to the purpose. The problem is that the registry metadata incorrectly lists 'Required env vars: none' and 'Primary credential: none' — this omission is an incoherence that could mislead users about what secrets the skill needs.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled, does not request system-level persistence, and contains no code that modifies other skills or system configuration. It only runs as a CLI and makes outbound requests to expected APIs.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install ridb-search
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /ridb-search
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of ridb-search: search for campgrounds and recreation facilities near a location using the Recreation Information Database (RIDB). - Search by city name (auto-geocoded) or latitude/longitude coordinates. - Filter by radius, camping-only, reservable-only, and limit results. - Supports both human-readable and JSON outputs. - Requires a free RIDB API key for use. - Ideal for finding federal campgrounds and recreation areas near a specified location.
Metadata
Slug ridb-search
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 2
Active Installs 2
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Recreation Information Database Search?

Search the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) for campgrounds and recreation facilities near a location. Use when finding campgrounds, recreation areas, or federal facilities by location/radius. Supports geocoding (city names) and lat/lon coordinates. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1801 downloads so far.

How do I install Recreation Information Database Search?

Run "/install ridb-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Recreation Information Database Search free?

Yes, Recreation Information Database Search is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Recreation Information Database Search support?

Recreation Information Database Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Recreation Information Database Search?

It is built and maintained by seanrea (@seanrea); the current version is v1.0.0.

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