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Torah Scholar
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Abraham Perl
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· v1.0.1
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Install in OpenClaw
/install torah-scholar
Description
Search and explore Jewish texts (Torah, Tanach, Talmud, Midrash, commentaries) via Sefaria API. Use when researching Torah sources, looking up verses, findin...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and limited to Sefaria API usage, but note a few practical points before installing: (1) it makes outbound HTTPS requests to https://www.sefaria.org — any queries you run will be visible to that service, so avoid sending sensitive private data through the skill; (2) Sefaria enforces rate limits — heavy automated use may be curtailed or require coordination with Sefaria; (3) the code is short and reviewable (scripts/sefaria.py and scripts/dvar.py) — if you require extra assurance, inspect the files locally to confirm there are no modifications; (4) the agent can call the skill autonomously by default (normal for skills) — if you want to limit automated queries, restrict invocation or monitor usage. Overall the package is internally consistent with its documented purpose.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: torah-scholar
Version: 1.0.1
The OpenClaw skill 'torah-scholar' is designed to interact with the Sefaria API for Jewish text research. The code (`scripts/dvar.py`, `scripts/sefaria.py`) uses standard Python libraries (`urllib.request`, `json`, `re`) to make HTTP requests to the legitimate `sefaria.org` domain. User inputs are properly URL-encoded using `urllib.parse.quote` and `urllib.parse.urlencode` before being sent to the API, mitigating injection risks. HTML stripping is performed on API responses. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts against the AI agent in any of the provided files. All external links in documentation point to legitimate resources. The skill's behavior is fully aligned with its stated purpose.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name, description, SKILL.md, and the two Python modules all implement Sefaria API access (search, texts, links, calendars). No unrelated services, binaries, or credentials are requested — capability aligns with stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions and CLI examples are limited to searching/retrieving Sefaria content and generating dvar outlines. The code performs only HTTP calls to sefaria.org and local text formatting; it does not read arbitrary files, access other environment variables, or send data to third parties beyond Sefaria.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only/CLI wrapper). No downloads, package installs, or archive extraction are performed by the skill itself — lowest-risk install model.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, no credentials, and no config paths. The code uses only outbound HTTPS to Sefaria's public API (no keys). This is proportionate to a read-only text-search skill.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request system-wide config changes or persistent elevated privileges. It can be invoked by the agent (default), which is expected for this type of skill.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install torah-scholar - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/torah-scholar - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Added MARKETING.md, README.md, and SEFARIA_SUBMISSION.md documentation files.
- Updated SKILL.md to include detailed keywords for improved discoverability.
- No changes to core functionality; updates are documentation and metadata only.
v1.0.0
Initial release: Search Jewish texts, get verses with Hebrew/English, find commentaries, generate dvar Torah outlines
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torah Scholar?
Search and explore Jewish texts (Torah, Tanach, Talmud, Midrash, commentaries) via Sefaria API. Use when researching Torah sources, looking up verses, findin... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 470 downloads so far.
How do I install Torah Scholar?
Run "/install torah-scholar" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Torah Scholar free?
Yes, Torah Scholar is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Torah Scholar support?
Torah Scholar is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Torah Scholar?
It is built and maintained by Abraham Perl (@abeperl); the current version is v1.0.1.
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