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/install witpulse-redditnews
Description
主动式 Reddit 科技热点感知，结合当前会话上下文，以毒舌幽默风格生成科技圈热点点评。
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it claims: periodically fetch Reddit RSS feeds, filter by configured subreddits/interests, and produce markdown-formatted items. Before installing: (1) confirm you trust the skill source (registry shows an owner id but no homepage); (2) inspect config.json to ensure only subreddits you want are listed; (3) run scripts/validate_subreddits.py to check connectivity; (4) be aware outputs are plain text with links to Reddit (no credentials required), so no secret exfiltration is apparent; (5) note a minor metadata mismatch (SKILL.md header v1.1.0 vs registry v1.0.7) — likely benign but worth confirming. If you want stronger safety, run the scripts in an isolated environment first.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: witpulse-redditnews
Version: 1.0.7
The skill bundle is a standard Reddit RSS aggregator and news curator. It uses Python's standard library (urllib, xml.etree) to fetch headlines from configured subreddits and filter them based on tech-related keywords. The scripts (fetch_reddit.py, curator.py) perform actions strictly aligned with the stated purpose, and there is no evidence of data exfiltration, unauthorized network calls, or malicious prompt injection in the documentation.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (Reddit tech hot-spot monitoring + contextual commentary) align with the included scripts: fetch_reddit.py (RSS fetch), curator.py (filtering by interests), send_quote.py (formatting), and validate_subreddits.py. The listed subreddits in config.json are consistent with a tech/news focus.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to run specific local scripts under the skill folder and to use config.json; the scripts only read their own config/data files and fetch public Reddit RSS feeds. There are no instructions to read arbitrary user files, other skills' configs, or to send data to unexpected external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
There is no remote install/download; install.sh is a small, local initializer that creates a data directory and default config. No archives or network-based installers are used.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials and the code only contacts reddit.com RSS endpoints with a User-Agent header. No secret access or unrelated services are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false. The skill writes only to its own data directory and does not modify agent-wide configuration or other skills. Autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) but not excessive here.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install witpulse-redditnews - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/witpulse-redditnews - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.7
- Added scripts/curator.py for new functionality or content curation.
- No modifications to existing files or documentation.
v1.0.6
- Added a new file: data/prepared_quotes.md
- Prepares additional quote resources, potentially for use in generating witty or humorous commentary.
v1.0.5
Version 1.0.5 of WitPulse-redditnews
- No code or documentation changes detected in this release.
- Functionality and instructions remain identical to previous version.
v1.0.4
WitPulse-redditnews 1.0.4
- Switched script management: removed scripts/witpulse.sh and added install.sh.
- Updated documentation to emphasize zero binary dependencies and pure text-driven workflow.
- Updated instructions for running and configuring the skill using Python and Bash scripts.
v1.0.3
WitPulse-redditnews v1.0.3 Changelog:
- Added CLI shell script (witpulse.sh) for direct management, triggering, and validation of Reddit news monitoring.
- Updated documentation to reflect new CLI usage, including commands for topic management, validation, and data fetching.
- Introduced explicit installation and initialization steps for better setup guidance.
- Refined audit and output protocols, emphasizing strict formatting and context-based commentary.
v1.0.2
**Summary:**
This version introduces enhanced output compliance and adds new configuration and validation scripts.
- Added `config.json` for easier configuration management.
- Added `scripts/validate_subreddits.py` for subreddit list validation.
- Updated output formatting requirements to meet Tech Curator’s mandatory protocol.
- Enhanced self-check and audit steps to ensure all outputs include title, link, and original commentary, strictly in required structure.
v1.0.1
- Added initial scripts: fetch_reddit.py, run_witpulse.sh, and send_quote.py.
- Enables automated fetching and processing of Reddit technology news.
v1.0.0
- Initial release of WitPulse-redditnews: a proactive Reddit tech news radar.
- Integrates Heartbeat mechanism for automatic trending topic detection and push.
- Context-aware: generates snarky, humorous tech commentary based on current conversation.
- Real-time field selection (e.g., AI, Crypto, Hardware) via configuration commands.
- Includes mandatory compliance format for all outputs: headline link plus snarky commentary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WitPulse-redditnews?
主动式 Reddit 科技热点感知，结合当前会话上下文，以毒舌幽默风格生成科技圈热点点评。 It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 270 downloads so far.
How do I install WitPulse-redditnews?
Run "/install witpulse-redditnews" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is WitPulse-redditnews free?
Yes, WitPulse-redditnews is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does WitPulse-redditnews support?
WitPulse-redditnews is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created WitPulse-redditnews?
It is built and maintained by 钱与时 (@qianyushi); the current version is v1.0.7.
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