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Trade Compass
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zhaoningliu1-lang
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· v3.2.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install trade-compass
Description
Global landed cost calculator for traders shipping to the US. Combines live USITC tariffs, Section 232/301/AD-CVD duties, real-time exchange rates (ECB), oce...
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent but requires you to run and trust a separate FastAPI backend on http://localhost:8000 (the README points to a GitHub repo). Before using: (1) fetch and inspect the backend source code or run it from the official repository; (2) run it in a contained environment (virtualenv, container) and do not bind it to public interfaces unless you intend to expose it; (3) only provide optional API keys (EXCHANGERATE_API_KEY, FREIGHTOS_API_KEY) if you trust the backend; (4) verify that the backend's data-sourcing behavior and caching meet your privacy requirements. If you cannot or do not want to run a local server, the skill will not function as intended.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: trade-compass
Version: 3.2.0
The trade-compass skill is a comprehensive tool designed for calculating US import landed costs, including HTS tariffs, shipping rates, and exchange rate impacts. It operates by interacting with a local FastAPI backend and utilizes legitimate trade data sources such as USITC and the ECB. The instructions in SKILL.md and README.md are strictly aligned with the stated purpose of trade compliance and cost estimation, containing no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or harmful prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description match the documented endpoints and features. The skill's instructions focus on HTS lookups, tariff overlays, FX, shipping, and landed-cost calculations — all coherent with a landed-cost/tariff tool. No unrelated environment variables or binaries are required.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to (1) classify HTS codes using the model's knowledge and (2) call a local FastAPI service on http://localhost:8000 for concrete data. The instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated system files or to transmit data to unexpected external endpoints. It does assume a local backend is running; the agent will issue HTTP calls only to that local API.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is included in the skill bundle (instruction-only). The README documents how to install/run the separate FastAPI backend from a GitHub repo, but that code is not bundled. No arbitrary downloads or installers are executed by the skill itself.
Credentials
No required environment variables or credentials are declared. A few optional env vars for premium third-party APIs (EXCHANGERATE_API_KEY, FREIGHTOS_API_KEY, TARIFF_WATCH_DATA_DIR) are documented in README; these are proportional to the optional premium features and are not mandatory.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and does not request elevated privileges or persistent platform-wide changes. Autonomous invocation is allowed (the default), which is expected for skills that call a local service.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install trade-compass - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/trade-compass - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v3.2.0
Renamed from tariff-watch to Trade Compass — now covers tariffs + FX rates + ocean freight + compliance + landed cost calculation
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trade Compass?
Global landed cost calculator for traders shipping to the US. Combines live USITC tariffs, Section 232/301/AD-CVD duties, real-time exchange rates (ECB), oce... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 353 downloads so far.
How do I install Trade Compass?
Run "/install trade-compass" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Trade Compass free?
Yes, Trade Compass is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Trade Compass support?
Trade Compass is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Trade Compass?
It is built and maintained by zhaoningliu1-lang (@zhaoningliu1-lang); the current version is v3.2.0.
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