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Pipeworx dogsapi
by
Bruce Gutman
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pipeworx-dogsapi
Description
Detailed dog breed encyclopedia — weight ranges, life spans, temperament, and breed groups from dogapi.dog
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to deliver dog-breed data, which is reasonable, but there are two things you should verify before installing or running it: (1) the SKILL.md suggests using 'npx mcp-remote@latest <url>' — that will download and execute code from the npm registry at runtime. Ask the publisher what mcp-remote does, why a remote package is needed, and request a pinned version (not @latest) or source repository for review. (2) Node/npx are not listed as required binaries even though the instructions use them; confirm whether Node will be used and whether you are comfortable allowing runtime npm installs. If you prefer lower risk, use the curl examples directly to call https://gateway.pipeworx.io/dogsapi/mcp, or ask the author to provide a clear install spec (trusted release host, pinned versions) and to declare all required binaries and any config changes.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: pipeworx-dogsapi
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides a standard interface to a dog breed encyclopedia API hosted at pipeworx.io. It uses the mcp-remote utility to connect to a remote MCP server, which is a common and legitimate pattern for integrating external data sources without local code execution beyond the proxy. No suspicious instructions, data exfiltration, or obfuscation were found in SKILL.md or _meta.json.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the provided curl examples that call https://gateway.pipeworx.io/dogsapi/mcp for breed data. However, the SKILL.md also shows an MCP config that runs 'npx ... mcp-remote@latest', which implies Node/npx is required — yet required binaries list only includes curl. That is an internal inconsistency (missing declared dependency).
Instruction Scope
The instructions show direct curl POSTs to the pipeworx gateway (expected). They also recommend running an npx-installed 'mcp-remote@latest' against the gateway, which instructs the agent to download and execute code from npm at runtime. The SKILL.md does not limit or explain what that remote package does, nor does it declare Node/npx as required.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is provided, but the MCP example uses 'npx ... mcp-remote@latest' (npm registry, @latest tag). That is effectively a runtime remote-code download and execution. The absence of a pinned package version, provenance information, or a declared dependency on Node makes this higher risk and disproportionate to a simple breed-info skill.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or config paths and the example curl calls do not request secrets. Requesting no credentials is proportionate to a read-only breed encyclopedia.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and normal autonomous invocation are fine. The SKILL.md's MCP config suggests the agent/user would add an mcpServers entry (modifying agent config) and run npx to connect — this implies changing agent configuration and running remote code, but the skill does not request persistent privileges itself.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install pipeworx-dogsapi - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/pipeworx-dogsapi - 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 dogsapi?
Detailed dog breed encyclopedia — weight ranges, life spans, temperament, and breed groups from dogapi.dog. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 81 downloads so far.
How do I install Pipeworx dogsapi?
Run "/install pipeworx-dogsapi" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Pipeworx dogsapi free?
Yes, Pipeworx dogsapi is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Pipeworx dogsapi support?
Pipeworx dogsapi is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Pipeworx dogsapi?
It is built and maintained by Bruce Gutman (@brucegutman); the current version is v1.0.0.
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