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/install news-cog
Description
AI news intelligence and daily briefing powered by CellCog. News digests, competitive intelligence, market updates, trend monitoring, industry reports, curre...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says: a wrapper/usage guide for the CellCog news API. Before installing or enabling it: 1) Only provide an API key you trust — do not paste high-privilege or long-lived keys unless necessary; prefer a scoped/rotated key. 2) Confirm the CellCog SDK (pip 'cellcog' or similar) is installed from the official/verified source and inspect that package if you need higher assurance, because this skill is instruction-only and the runtime behavior depends on that external SDK. 3) Avoid sending highly sensitive secrets or private documents to the service — the skill will forward prompts/data to CellCog's API. 4) If you use the OpenClaw 'notify_session_key' (fire-and-forget) pattern, be aware the skill will post results back into your agent session; ensure that behavior fits your security posture. If you need further assurance, ask the publisher for an explicit install/script or a signed SDK package and a data-handling/privacy statement.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: news-cog
Version: 1.0.9
The news-cog skill bundle is a documentation-focused package for integrating the CellCog news intelligence service. The SKILL.md file provides clear instructions and Python examples for an AI agent to generate news digests and competitive intelligence using the 'cellcog' library. No malicious code, data exfiltration, or harmful prompt injections were found; the metadata and instructions are consistent with the stated purpose of the tool.
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Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (news intelligence) align with requested items: python3, CELLCOG_API_KEY, and a reference to the 'cellcog' SDK. Those are reasonable and proportionate for a hosted news-research service.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains only examples of calling the CellCog client (create_chat) and agent-mode guidance. It does not instruct reading unrelated files, scanning host credentials, or exfiltrating data beyond using the CellCog API. It does mention that the SDK supports file handling and other features — those live in the external SDK, not this skill's instructions.
Install Mechanism
This is instruction-only (no install spec), which is low risk. One caveat: the SKILL.md references a 'cellcog' dependency but does not provide an install step; the runtime must already have the CellCog SDK (pip install cellcog or equivalent). Verify the SDK comes from a trusted package source before use.
Credentials
Only CELLCOG_API_KEY is required. That matches the stated purpose (a hosted API). No unrelated secrets, config paths, or multiple credentials are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not marked always:true and uses standard autonomous invocation. It does not request to modify other skills or system-wide settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install news-cog - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/news-cog - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.9
- Added explicit environment and binary requirements (python3, CELLCOG_API_KEY) to metadata for clearer setup guidance.
- No functional or usage changes to the skill itself—documentation update only.
v1.0.8
- Updated skill description for clarity and conciseness.
- Revised SDK usage instructions: clarified language for agents other than OpenClaw.
- Improved install instructions for different environments and tools.
- No functional changes; documentation only.
v1.0.7
- Improved description for clarity and detail about multi-source summaries and agent-focused output.
- Updated example usage code to show explicit CellCog client instantiation with agent_provider argument.
- No changes to functionality; documentation enhancement only.
v1.0.6
- Significantly rewrote and streamlined documentation in SKILL.md for clarity and ease of use.
- Shortened and simplified the skill description for better readability.
- Reorganized setup instructions, separating OpenClaw and other agent workflows.
- Added an explicit "If CellCog is not installed" section with clear installation instructions for different platforms.
- Reduced introductory repetition and legacy references, focusing on practical usage and examples.
v1.0.5
- Expanded and reorganized documentation with detailed prompt examples, use cases, and best practices for news digests, competitive intelligence, and trend analysis.
- Emphasized CellCog’s technical advantages—frontier search, multi-angle research, deep synthesis, and original source citations.
- Added guidance on optimal chat modes, including when to use "agent" vs "agent team" for different news tasks.
- Clarified output formats (structured text, PDF, HTML, Markdown) with recommendations for each.
- Included tips for crafting focused, actionable news intelligence requests.
- Updated description and summary sections for greater clarity and specificity about the skill’s capabilities and intended agent workflows.
v1.0.4
- Refined and shortened skill description for clarity and focus.
- Simplified documentation, highlighting main capabilities and use cases.
- Added clear summary of what CellCog provides: real-time search, multi-source synthesis, and multi-format outputs.
- Clearly listed common news content types and when to use this skill.
- Added a brief section on related skills for research and financial analysis.
v1.0.3
- Added agent usage examples for both OpenClaw (with `notify_session_key` for fire-and-forget) and other agents in the prerequisites.
- Clarified SDK usage and delivery modes in the setup section.
- Minor formatting and instruction improvements throughout documentation.
- No changes to core features or functionality; documentation update only.
v1.0.2
- Updated SKILL.md with a simplified "Quick start" code example for easier onboarding.
- Added guidance to reference the main cellcog skill for a full SDK/API reference, including modes and advanced usage.
- Improved clarity around delivery modes and configuration.
- No functional or API changes; documentation update only.
v1.0.1
- Updated the description to be shorter and more focused, emphasizing key use cases and technical strengths.
- Added supported operating systems and project homepage to metadata.
- No functional or API changes—documentation improvements only.
v1.0.0
news-cog 1.0.0
- Initial public release of News Cog by CellCog.
- Delivers concise, research-driven news briefs, daily briefings, trend analyses, and competitive intelligence using advanced, multi-angle search.
- Agent-optimized outputs: structured text, PDF, interactive HTML, and Markdown formats.
- Requires the cellcog skill; designed for seamless agent workflow integration.
- Supports custom prompts for industry, topic, or role-specific summaries, with quality citations on request.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is News Cog?
AI news intelligence and daily briefing powered by CellCog. News digests, competitive intelligence, market updates, trend monitoring, industry reports, curre... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 844 downloads so far.
How do I install News Cog?
Run "/install news-cog" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is News Cog free?
Yes, News Cog is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does News Cog support?
News Cog is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (darwin, linux, windows).
Who created News Cog?
It is built and maintained by CellCog (@nitishgargiitd); the current version is v1.0.9.
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