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shopify library & shopify spy tool
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fanyanggod
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· v1.0.1
· MIT-0
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/install shopify-library
Description
Search Shopify stores and products with PPSPY. Use this skill as a general Shopify library and Shopify spy tool for store, product, theme, and category resea...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says (a PPSPY-backed Shopify intelligence tool) but it instructs you to globally install and run a third‑party npm MCP server that will have your PPSPY_API_KEY. Before installing: 1) Verify the npm package publisher and inspect the package source (GitHub link or package files) for unwanted behavior; 2) Prefer installing/running it in an isolated environment (container or VM) rather than the host system; 3) If possible, use a dedicated/limited PPSPY API key or account with minimal permissions and monitor its usage/credits; 4) Confirm that the registry metadata should include this install step (there's a mismatch between the registry summary and SKILL.md); and 5) If you don't trust the package author or cannot review the code, decline or request a version that uses direct API calls (no local server install).
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: shopify-library
Version: 1.0.1
The skill is a standard integration for the PPSPY Shopify intelligence service, providing tools to search stores, products, and traffic data. It installs the 'ppspy-mcp-server' package via npm and uses a user-provided API key for authentication, with all instructions in SKILL.md and metadata in _meta.json aligning with its stated purpose of e-commerce research.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (Shopify spy tool) match the single required env var PPSPY_API_KEY and npm binary. Requesting an API key for ppspy is coherent with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
The SKILL.md contains an install block that instructs running `npm install -g [email protected]` and defines an mcpServer entry to run `ppspy-mcp-server` with your API key. That means the skill intends to install and execute third-party code and run a local server/process — more intrusive than a purely instruction-only integration and not fully documented elsewhere.
Install Mechanism
Installation is via a global npm package ([email protected]). npm installs are common but come from an external package (publisher unknown here). This is moderate risk: code will be written to disk and executed, but it is not a direct download from a random URL or archive extract.
Credentials
Only PPSPY_API_KEY is required which fits the service. However, that API key will be passed to a third‑party server process installed locally; the package will have live access to the key and may transmit it to ppspy's API or other endpoints.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false (normal). The install uses `-g`, which writes global binaries (may require elevated permissions) and will create a running process if the MCP server is started. The skill does not declare other system-wide config changes, but it does request persistent local installation and execution.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install shopify-library - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/shopify-library - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Updated setup instructions to clarify the difference between the main PPSPY website and the API site.
- Added guidance on where to view dashboard data and manage billing/API keys.
v1.0.0
Initial release of shopify-library skill.
- Search and analyze Shopify stores and products using PPSPY.
- Provides 9 specialized tools for store search, product research, theme exploration, and category listing.
- Requires a PPSPY API key for use.
- Designed for general Shopify intelligence and store research.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is shopify library & shopify spy tool?
Search Shopify stores and products with PPSPY. Use this skill as a general Shopify library and Shopify spy tool for store, product, theme, and category resea... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 106 downloads so far.
How do I install shopify library & shopify spy tool?
Run "/install shopify-library" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is shopify library & shopify spy tool free?
Yes, shopify library & shopify spy tool is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does shopify library & shopify spy tool support?
shopify library & shopify spy tool is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created shopify library & shopify spy tool?
It is built and maintained by fanyanggod (@fanyanggod); the current version is v1.0.1.
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