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Geepers Etymology
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Lucas Steuber
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· v1.0.0
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/install geepers-etymology
Description
Look up word etymology, historical sound changes, language family trees, and word evolution through the dr.eamer.dev etymology and diachronic linguistics API...
README (SKILL.md)
Dreamer Etymology
Access etymology and historical linguistics data at https://api.dr.eamer.dev.
Authentication
export DREAMER_API_KEY=your_key_here
Endpoints
Word Etymology
GET https://api.dr.eamer.dev/v1/etymology/word?word=serendipity
Returns origin language, root words, historical forms, and first known use.
Explore Word History
GET https://api.dr.eamer.dev/v1/etymology/explore?word=knight&lang=en
Returns full etymology chain, related words, and language family context.
Sound Change Rules (Diachronica)
GET https://api.dr.eamer.dev/v1/etymology/sound-changes?from=proto-indo-european&to=english
Returns documented phonological changes between proto-languages and descendants.
When to Use
- Researching word origins and historical meaning shifts
- Understanding cognates across related languages
- Exploring how pronunciation has changed over centuries
- Writing that benefits from etymological depth
Don't Use When
- You need standard dictionary definitions (use a dictionary API)
- You need very recent neologisms (data focuses on documented historical forms)
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (calling an etymology API), but there are two things to check before installing: (1) SKILL.md mentions DREAMER_API_KEY, yet the registry declares no required credentials — ask the publisher to add the required env var to the metadata so you know what credential you'll need. (2) The skill has no listed source or homepage; verify who operates https://api.dr.eamer.dev and review their privacy/terms. If you proceed, avoid reusing sensitive or high-privilege API keys (use a dedicated, scoped key), test in an isolated environment, and only provide keys that are strictly necessary for the service.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: geepers-etymology
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides documentation and instructions for using an etymology API at `https://api.dr.eamer.dev`. All content in `_meta.json` and `SKILL.md` is aligned with the stated purpose of looking up word etymology. There are no indications of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, prompt injection attempts against the agent, or obfuscation. The `export DREAMER_API_KEY` instruction is a standard method for API key setup, not a malicious command.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name, description, and the listed endpoints (etymology, explore, sound-changes) are coherent and all relate to etymological lookup and diachronic linguistics. The functionality requested by the SKILL.md matches the skill's stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are limited to calling the dr.eamer.dev API and include an example authentication environment variable (DREAMER_API_KEY). The instructions do not request reading arbitrary files or other system state and only reference the etymology API endpoints, which is appropriate for the stated purpose.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files (instruction-only) — nothing is written to disk and no third-party packages are pulled in. This is low-risk from an install mechanism perspective.
Credentials
SKILL.md tells users to export DREAMER_API_KEY for authentication, but the skill's registry metadata declares no required environment variables or primary credential. That mismatch is suspicious: either the metadata is incomplete (legitimate but sloppy) or the skill expects a credential without declaring it. Also the skill has no homepage or source listed, so it's not clear who runs the dr.eamer.dev API or how keys are managed.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true, does not modify other skills, and has default invocation settings. There is no indication it requests persistent privileged presence.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install geepers-etymology - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/geepers-etymology - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of geepers-etymology—Etymology and historical linguistics lookup via dr.eamer.dev API.
- Look up word origins, root languages, and historical forms.
- Explore full etymology chains, related terms, and language family trees.
- Query documented sound changes between languages.
- Intended for language research, writing, and diachronic linguistics.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geepers Etymology?
Look up word etymology, historical sound changes, language family trees, and word evolution through the dr.eamer.dev etymology and diachronic linguistics API... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 558 downloads so far.
How do I install Geepers Etymology?
Run "/install geepers-etymology" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Geepers Etymology free?
Yes, Geepers Etymology is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Geepers Etymology support?
Geepers Etymology is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Geepers Etymology?
It is built and maintained by Lucas Steuber (@lukeslp); the current version is v1.0.0.
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