ModelPool (Free)

ModelPool (Free) — Free AI model manager for OpenClaw. One command to auto-discover free models, configure multi-key rotation for multiplied free quota, buil...

This package appears to do what it says (manage OpenRouter keys and configure OpenClaw), but it makes significant local changes: it saves API keys in plaintext under ~/.openclaw/modelpool_keys.json, backs up and overwrites your OpenClaw config (~/.openclaw/openclaw.json), and restarts the OpenClaw gateway. Before installing or running: 1) Inspect the shipped scripts (freeswitch.py and repair.py) yourself and confirm you trust their source (registry shows unknown source/homepage). 2) Back up ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json and any important data. 3) Consider running the tool in an isolated environment or container if you don't want it to restart services on your main system. 4) If you must store API keys, prefer using a secrets manager or ensure the keys file has restrictive permissions (chmod 600) and rotate/revoke keys if you suspect compromise. 5) Note the README encourages creating multiple OpenRouter accounts to multiply free quota — that may violate OpenRouter terms of service; consider provider policy before following that guidance. If you want higher assurance, ask the publisher for a verified homepage/repo or run the tool in a disposable VM to observe behavior first.

Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: modelpool-free Version: 1.0.3 The ModelPool bundle is a utility for managing free AI models from OpenRouter within the OpenClaw environment. The core logic in `freeswitch.py` and `repair.py` handles API key validation, model discovery, quality ranking, and automated configuration of the OpenClaw provider settings. It includes a diagnostic tool that checks system resources (memory, disk) and connectivity. The code uses Python's standard library to avoid external dependencies and performs legitimate configuration management and service restarts without evidence of data exfiltration, obfuscation, or malicious intent.