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Research Library
by
WizardSage
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· v0.1.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install research-library
Description
Local-first multimedia research library for hardware projects. Capture code, CAD, PDFs, images. Search with material-type weighting. Project isolation with cross-references. Async extraction. Backup + restore.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says: a local CLI research library that indexes files you add and stores a SQLite DB and attachments locally. Before installing or running it: 1) Review and if desired override the default data/db path (RESLIB_DATA_DIR or --db) so imports and backups go to a directory you control; 2) install optional OCR prerequisites (system tesseract-ocr) only if you need OCR; 3) because the skill bundle contains executable Python code from an unknown source (no homepage/repo owner is authoritative in the metadata), consider inspecting reslib/cli.py and reslib/extractor.py for any unexpected network calls or behavior and run the package in an isolated environment or container for initial testing; 4) run the included test suite (pytest) or smoke_test.sh in a sandbox before pointing it at large or sensitive directories; 5) there are no requested credentials, but verify there are no hardcoded endpoints in the code if you want to ensure data never leaves your machine.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: research-library
Version: 0.1.0
The OpenClaw AgentSkills skill bundle is classified as suspicious due to its broad file system and network access capabilities, which, while plausibly needed for its stated purpose as a 'local-first multimedia research library,' present significant attack surface for a compromised AI agent. The `reslib add` command can download files from arbitrary URLs (`urllib.request.urlretrieve` in `reslib/cli.py`) and copy any local file into the managed library directory, potentially leading to resource exhaustion or sensitive data staging. Furthermore, the `TECHNICAL-NOTES.md` file explicitly acknowledges 'FTS5 Query Syntax Edge Cases' as a problem needing improvement, indicating a known, partially mitigated vulnerability surface for prompt injection against the underlying SQLite FTS5 engine.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (local multimedia research library) align with the files and CLI: SQLite + FTS5, extractors for PDFs/images/code, async workers, backup/restore, and project scoping. The included modules (cli, extractor, search, worker, database) match the stated functionality.
Instruction Scope
The SKILL.md and other docs instruct the agent/user to import local files, run extraction, and store DB/backups under a home-path (e.g. ~/.openclaw/research). That is expected for a local-first tool, but the skill will read and copy arbitrary files the user points it at and will create a local DB and attachments directory. The docs reference environment variables (RESLIB_DATA_DIR / RESLIB_DB) and CLI options for overriding paths; SKILL.md does not request any unrelated files or cloud endpoints. Recommendation: review and set data-dir before bulk imports if you want to control where files are written.
Install Mechanism
The registry shows no automated install spec in the skill bundle, but the package includes full Python code, an entry_point, and a _meta.json with dependencies (pdfplumber, pytesseract, click). SKILL.md suggests pip install /path/to/research-library or clawhub install. No remote downloads or odd URLs were present in the provided files. Minor packaging inconsistency: the skill is described as 'instruction-only' but contains code and a package manifest.
Credentials
The skill does not request credentials or secrets and does not declare required environment variables in the registry. Docs/CLI mention optional env vars (RESLIB_DATA_DIR, RESLIB_DB) and dependencies (pytesseract plus the system tesseract binary). The only notable mismatch: system 'tesseract-ocr' is an optional runtime dependency referenced in docs but not declared as a required binary in the registry. No credentials (API keys, AWS, etc.) are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always: true and does not request special platform privileges. It stores data in user-visible locations (default ~/.openclaw/research/) and creates backups there; that is consistent with a local-first CLI tool. Autonomous invocation is enabled by default (standard behavior) but combined with no broad credentials or network endpoints, the risk is limited to local file operations.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install research-library - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/research-library - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release of research-library: a local-first multimedia research library for hardware projects.
- Capture and organize code, CAD, PDFs, images, and schematics with project isolation.
- Full-text search with material-type weighting and intelligent ranking.
- Automatic extraction of text, metadata, and code structure.
- Async workers for fast, non-blocking extraction and daily backup with 30-day retention.
- CLI covering add/search/export/link/archive and project/tag management.
- Integration-ready with War Room RL1 protocol.
- Extensive documentation, testing framework, and performance exceeding targets.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Research Library?
Local-first multimedia research library for hardware projects. Capture code, CAD, PDFs, images. Search with material-type weighting. Project isolation with cross-references. Async extraction. Backup + restore. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1467 downloads so far.
How do I install Research Library?
Run "/install research-library" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Research Library free?
Yes, Research Library is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Research Library support?
Research Library is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Research Library?
It is built and maintained by WizardSage (@jonbuckles); the current version is v0.1.0.
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