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/install xcrawl-search
Description
Use this skill for XCrawl search tasks, including keyword search request design, location and language controls, result analysis, and follow-up crawl or scra...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says: read an XCrawl API key from ~/.xcrawl/config.json and call https://run.xcrawl.com/v1/search using curl or node, returning raw responses. Before installing: (1) Confirm you trust the XCrawl domain and service (https://run.xcrawl.com and https://www.xcrawl.com/) and understand that API calls consume credits; (2) Store only the XCrawl API key in ~/.xcrawl/config.json and restrict file permissions (e.g., chmod 600) to limit access; (3) Be aware the skill returns raw API responses (which may contain scraped content or billing details) and will not summarize results unless you ask; (4) Note the SKILL.md lists Write/Edit permissions even though it only needs to read — consider whether you want to grant file-write capability to the agent runtime. If you need greater assurance, request the maintainer provide a minimal example that omits write/edit permissions or show why they are necessary.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: xcrawl-search
Version: 1.0.2
The xcrawl-search skill is a standard API wrapper for the XCrawl search service. It provides instructions for the agent to interact with the https://run.xcrawl.com endpoint using curl or Node.js, specifically reading an API key from a local configuration file (~/.xcrawl/config.json). The logic is transparent, aligns with the stated purpose, and contains no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or unauthorized execution.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The description promises XCrawl search capabilities and the SKILL.md instructs only how to call XCrawl's /v1/search endpoint. Required tools (curl/node) and the local API key file (~/.xcrawl/config.json) are coherent with that purpose.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions only read a local config file for 'XCRAWL_API_KEY' and perform POST requests to https://run.xcrawl.com/v1/search, returning raw API responses. This is within scope. Minor note: the allowed-tools list includes Write/Edit, but the instructions only show reading the config and making network calls — write/edit permissions appear broader than strictly needed.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code files; this is instruction-only, so nothing is written to disk by an installer. This is the lowest-risk installation posture.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables and uses a single local config file for the API key, which is proportionate. As a security consideration, storing the API key in plaintext under ~/.xcrawl/config.json is a user-side decision — the skill's behavior matches that requirement. Also note the examples access the user's HOME path; ensure that file contains only the intended key.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no install persistence requested. The skill does not request system-wide configuration changes or credentials belonging to other services.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install xcrawl-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/xcrawl-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.2
Initial release of xcrawl-search skill.
- Supports XCrawl Search API for keyword searches with location and language controls.
- Reads API key only from local config file at ~/.xcrawl/config.json.
- Guides users to sign up and activate free credits if needed.
- Provides cURL and Node usage examples for making search requests.
- Allows use of curl and node tools exclusively (no Python or shell helpers).
- Returns endpoint, input payload, and raw response for every request; no summaries unless requested.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is XCrawl Search?
Use this skill for XCrawl search tasks, including keyword search request design, location and language controls, result analysis, and follow-up crawl or scra... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1049 downloads so far.
How do I install XCrawl Search?
Run "/install xcrawl-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is XCrawl Search free?
Yes, XCrawl Search is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does XCrawl Search support?
XCrawl Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created XCrawl Search?
It is built and maintained by wykings (@wykings); the current version is v1.0.2.
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