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Description
The most stable way to execute Stata commands, install ado packages, read help documents, and analyze data. Use when working with Stata for (1) Running do-fi...
Usage Guidance
This instruction-only skill looks coherent for controlling Stata via the Stata‑MCP CLI. Before installing/using it: (1) ensure you have uvx (uv) and a licensed Stata installed locally — the skill metadata should declare these but currently does not; (2) only install stata-mcp or follow external links (docs.statamcp.com, GitHub) after verifying the project/release integrity; (3) be aware the skill will operate on local data files and logs (it must be able to read/write them), so do not grant agent access to sensitive datasets unless you intend that; (4) if you rely on the claimed 'security guard', ask the skill author for details or tests showing which shell or destructive commands are blocked. If you want stricter assurance, request the author add explicit required-binaries metadata and an install spec that points to a verifiable release URL.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: stata-skill
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides a legitimate interface for interacting with Stata software using the `stata-mcp` utility via `uvx`. It facilitates standard data science tasks such as running do-files, installing packages from SSC/GitHub, and analyzing datasets. The instructions in SKILL.md are well-documented, align with the stated purpose, and include references to legitimate external resources (github.com/sepinetam/stata-mcp and docs.statamcp.com) without any signs of malicious intent or data exfiltration.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md describes invoking the Stata-MCP CLI (uvx stata-mcp) to run do-files, install ado packages, read logs, and inspect data — this matches the declared purpose. However, the skill metadata lists no required binaries while the instructions explicitly state it requires 'uv' (uvx) and a valid Stata installation; the metadata omission is a mismatch that should be corrected.
Instruction Scope
Instructions stay within expected scope: they tell the agent to run specific uvx stata-mcp commands, inspect data files (.dta, .csv, .xlsx), and read execution logs. The doc notes a security guard blocks dangerous shell commands. There are no broad, vague directives to exfiltrate system data or read unrelated config paths.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is provided (instruction-only), which is low-risk. SKILL.md references external docs and a GitHub project (stata-mcp) and includes the sentence 'The skill could install or update from https://docs.statamcp.com/skills/openclaw' — this suggests an external install/update flow outside the registry metadata. If you follow those links to install code, review the sources before running downloads.
Credentials
The skill does not request environment variables, credentials, or config paths. Its runtime needs (access to local data files, logs, and the Stata executable) are proportional to its stated function.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and model invocation is allowed (normal). The skill does not request persistent system privileges or to modify other skills. No indicators of elevated or permanent platform presence.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install stata-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/stata-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial public release of stata-skill.
- Enables execution of Stata commands and do-files via CLI tools.
- Supports installation of ado packages from SSC, GitHub, or Net.
- Provides access to Stata command help (Unix only).
- Allows analysis of data files (.dta, .csv, .xlsx) and viewing execution logs.
- Implements workflow for dataset analysis, package management, and command troubleshooting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is stata-skill?
The most stable way to execute Stata commands, install ado packages, read help documents, and analyze data. Use when working with Stata for (1) Running do-fi... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 256 downloads so far.
How do I install stata-skill?
Run "/install stata-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is stata-skill free?
Yes, stata-skill is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does stata-skill support?
stata-skill is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created stata-skill?
It is built and maintained by S.Tam (@sepinetam); the current version is v1.0.0.
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