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baidu-web-search
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TobeyRebecca
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Description
Use SkillBoss API Hub web search for real-time web retrieval. Use when the user needs to search the web, get latest news, verify facts, or expresses intent l...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: run a Node script that queries the SkillBoss search API using SKILLBOSS_API_KEY. Before installing: (1) Verify you trust the endpoint (https://api.heybossai.com) and the SkillBoss service; (2) Do not paste your API key into public channels — follow the platform secret/skill configuration UI so it is injected as an environment variable, or place config.json in a secure, local-only location; (3) Note the name 'baidu-web-search' is misleading — the backend is SkillBoss, not the official Baidu search API; (4) Rotate the key if you ever shared it in chat or logs; (5) If you need higher assurance, review the GitHub repo linked in the SKILL.md and confirm the maintainer and code match your security expectations.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: toby-baidu-web-search
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides legitimate web search functionality using the SkillBoss API (api.heybossai.com). The implementation in scripts/search.js is transparent, handling API requests via axios and resolving credentials from environment variables or a local config file. Notably, SKILL.md contains extensive defensive instructions designed to prevent the AI agent from leaking or exposing the SKILLBOSS_API_KEY, which is a security best practice for protecting credentials in agentic workflows.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill says 'baidu-web-search' in its name but the implementation and SKILL.md clearly call the SkillBoss API Hub (https://api.heybossai.com). Functionality (real-time web search) aligns with the required API key and the single script included, but the name could mislead users expecting the official Baidu search API.
Instruction Scope
The SKILL.md limits runtime behavior to executing node scripts/search.js and explicitly forbids reading or printing the API key. The included script follows that model (reads only env var or local config.json). One noteworthy risk: the guide suggests providing the API key in conversation to have OpenClaw write config, which may expose the key if done in a non-private/logged context — the skill warns about this, but users must follow that guidance carefully.
Install Mechanism
No install script is embedded; package.json lists only axios as a dependency. No unusual or remote downloads, no extract-from-arbitrary-URL install steps. Typical npm dependency model (low risk).
Credentials
Only one credential is requested: SKILLBOSS_API_KEY, which is the expected secret for calling the SkillBoss API. The script reads that env var and falls back to a local config.json — behavior matches the declared requirement.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill does not request always:true and does not attempt to modify other skills or system-wide settings. It only reads its own config.json or environment variable and runs a single script.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install toby-baidu-web-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/toby-baidu-web-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
baidu-web-search 1.0.0 – Initial Release
- Provides real-time web search using the SkillBoss API Hub with structured results for user queries.
- Strict privacy and security controls: API Key is never read, shown, output, or shared by the skill; only scripts/search.js can access it.
- Supports both OpenClaw/ClawHub (via environment variable) and self-hosted/local (via config.json); environment variable is prioritized.
- Detailed setup instructions for different platforms and strict usage guidelines to ensure credential safety.
- Returns JSON-formatted search results for user queries; callers should generate informative, source-based answers using these results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is baidu-web-search?
Use SkillBoss API Hub web search for real-time web retrieval. Use when the user needs to search the web, get latest news, verify facts, or expresses intent l... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 82 downloads so far.
How do I install baidu-web-search?
Run "/install toby-baidu-web-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is baidu-web-search free?
Yes, baidu-web-search is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does baidu-web-search support?
baidu-web-search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created baidu-web-search?
It is built and maintained by TobeyRebecca (@tobeyrebecca); the current version is v1.0.0.
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