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Description
Recipe search skill. Searches a curated recipe database scraped from 101 Cookbooks (vegetarian) and Omnivore's Cookbook (Chinese how-tos & recipes). Use when...
README (SKILL.md)
Cookbook Skill — Recipe Search
Overview
This skill searches a Markdown recipe database (recipes.md) built from two sources:
| Source | Focus |
|---|---|
| 101 Cookbooks | Vegetarian recipes (soups, salads, pasta, mains, burgers, snacks) |
| Omnivore's Cookbook | Chinese how-to guides, stir-fries, noodles, rice, soups, sauces |
Database File
Location (relative to this skill):
recipes.md
Search Procedure
Step 1 — Read the Database
Read recipes.md with the read tool:
file_path: .openclaw\workspace\skills\cookbook\recipes.md
Step 2 — Parse & Match
Search the loaded content for recipes matching the user's query. Match against:
- Title — exact and partial keyword matches
- Brief — ingredient and technique mentions
- Source — filter to 101cookbooks or omnivorescookbook if user specifies
- Category — soups, salads, pasta, mains, burgers, stir-fry, noodles, rice, how-tos, sauces, etc.
Step 3 — Present Results
Return matched recipes as a formatted list:
### [Recipe Title](URL)
> Brief description of the recipe.
If more than 8 matches: show the top 8 most relevant, offer to show more. If no matches: say so clearly and suggest related categories.
Example Queries & Behavior
| User says | Action |
|---|---|
| "find a chickpea recipe" | Search briefs & titles for "chickpea" |
| "vegetarian soup ideas" | Filter 101cookbooks section, category Soups |
| "how do I make dumplings" | Match how-to guides for "dumpling" |
| "stir fry vegetables" | Return stir-fry category from Omnivore's |
| "quick 20-minute dinner" | Match briefs mentioning "quick", "20-minute", "fast" |
| "noodle recipes" | Return all noodle & pasta entries |
| "Chinese cooking basics" | Return all Omnivore's how-to guides |
Formatting Rules
- Always include clickable URL links
- Show source site in parentheses: (101 Cookbooks) or (Omnivore's Cookbook)
- Group results by category when multiple categories match
- For how-to guides, label them with 📖 Guide badge
- For recipes, use 🍽️ Recipe badge
Updating the Database
To add new recipes, append entries to recipes.md following the existing table format:
| Title | Brief description of the recipe. | https://url-to-recipe |
To add a new source section, create a new ## Source: heading with category subsections.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says: a local recipe search over the included recipes.md. Before installing, consider: (1) provenance and copyright — SKILL.md/recipes.md claim the data was "scraped" from sites that block scraping; confirm you are comfortable using/redistributing that content. (2) Verify the full recipes.md (it appears truncated in the preview) and check links are legitimate. (3) The SKILL.md references a hard-coded Windows-style workspace path — ensure your agent runtime can read the skill-local file. There are no network credentials or installers included, so technical risk is low, but confirm legal/ethical concerns about scraped content if that matters to you.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: cook
Version: 1.0.0
The 'cookbook' skill is a straightforward recipe search tool that operates by reading a local Markdown database (recipes.md). The instructions in SKILL.md are strictly limited to parsing, filtering, and formatting recipe data from the provided file, with no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or harmful prompt injection. All external links point to legitimate culinary websites (101cookbooks.com and omnivorescookbook.com).
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description match the provided assets: a local recipes.md database and search/presentation instructions. There are no unrelated binaries, environment variables, or network credentials requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to read the bundled recipes.md via the read tool and to parse/present matches. That stays within the stated purpose. Minor notes: the instructions include a Windows-style file path (.openclaw\workspace\skills\cookbook\recipes.md) which is hard-coded; runtime agents typically support reading the skill-local file by a relative path, but the path format could be brittle across environments. The README also claims the data was "scraped" despite the source sites blocking scraping — this is a provenance/ethics note but not an immediate technical inconsistency with runtime behavior.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files beyond static recipes.md and SKILL.md. Nothing will be downloaded or written to disk by an installer — lowest-risk pattern for a skill.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required. The skill operates entirely on its bundled recipes.md, so requested access is proportionate to its function.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no special persistent privileges requested. The skill does not modify other skills or system settings. Autonomous invocation remains possible (default), but that is expected and not by itself a concern here.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install cook - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/cook - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Cookbook Skill v1.0.0 — Initial Release
- Search for recipes and cooking guides from a curated Markdown database featuring 101 Cookbooks (vegetarian) and Omnivore's Cookbook (Chinese how-tos & recipes).
- Supports searching by keyword, ingredient, recipe category, and source.
- Displays results with titles, descriptions, clickable links, and clear source labeling.
- Groups results by category and distinguishes recipes (🍽️) from how-to guides (📖).
- Handles large result sets by showing the top 8 and offering more; suggests related categories if no match.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your new cookbook?
Recipe search skill. Searches a curated recipe database scraped from 101 Cookbooks (vegetarian) and Omnivore's Cookbook (Chinese how-tos & recipes). Use when... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 116 downloads so far.
How do I install your new cookbook?
Run "/install cook" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is your new cookbook free?
Yes, your new cookbook is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does your new cookbook support?
your new cookbook is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created your new cookbook?
It is built and maintained by Jay (@goog); the current version is v1.0.0.
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