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Web Distiller
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edwardyen724-g
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· v0.1.0
· MIT-0
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/install web-distiller
Description
Fetch agent-ready cleaned Markdown from the Distiller API instead of relying on raw webpage fetches.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent for calling a hosted Distiller API, but before installing or using it: 1) Verify the webdistiller.dev service is the legitimate provider you expect (check official site or vendor docs). 2) If you plan to run the suggested 'pip install web-distiller', locate the package on PyPI or the vendor's source repo and inspect its provenance and code before installing. 3) Treat DISTILLER_API_KEY as a secret: provide it only if you trust the service and understand what web content will be sent to that API (avoid sending private/internal pages). 4) If you need stronger isolation, create a dedicated API key with limited scope or run the integration in a sandbox. 5) If you require assurance about billing or data retention (distill vs markdown, batch jobs), confirm the product's pricing/terms before enabling paid endpoints.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: web-distiller
Version: 0.1.0
The web-distiller skill is a legitimate integration for the Web Distiller API (webdistiller.dev), designed to convert webpages into agent-ready Markdown. The instructions in SKILL.md and README.md are focused on operational guidance, such as handling missing API keys and selecting appropriate API endpoints, with no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or unauthorized command execution.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill name/description (fetch cleaned Markdown from Distiller) matches what the SKILL.md instructs (POST /markdown, optional /distill, batch endpoints). The only required environment variables (DISTILLER_API_BASE and a primary API key) align with a typical API integration.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md limits runtime actions to calling the Distiller endpoints, guiding operators to the dashboard for an API key, and polling batch jobs. It does not instruct reading unrelated host files, other env vars, or sending data to unknown endpoints; the external endpoints mentioned are consistently under webdistiller.dev.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill (no install spec or code files). SKILL.md suggests 'pip install web-distiller' but the registry bundle contains no install spec or package provenance. This is not necessarily malicious, but you should verify the pip package identity/source before running it.
Credentials
Only DISTILLER_API_BASE and a primary API key are requested, which is proportional for a remote-API integration. No unrelated secrets or config paths are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-on and does not request system-wide configuration or elevated privileges. It is user-invocable and allows autonomous invocation by default, which is the platform norm.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install web-distiller - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/web-distiller - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release of web-distiller v0.1.0
- Fetches cleaned, agent-ready Markdown using the Distiller API instead of raw webpage fetches.
- Guides users through setup if API key is missing, including dashboard and sign-in instructions.
- Defaults to using `POST /markdown`; uses `POST /distill` for paid users and provides fallback guidance.
- Provides install, environment, command-line usage, and batch workflow documentation.
- Offers operator guidance for choosing output formats and handling common errors.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Web Distiller?
Fetch agent-ready cleaned Markdown from the Distiller API instead of relying on raw webpage fetches. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 141 downloads so far.
How do I install Web Distiller?
Run "/install web-distiller" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Web Distiller free?
Yes, Web Distiller is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Web Distiller support?
Web Distiller is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Web Distiller?
It is built and maintained by edwardyen724-g (@edwardyen724-g); the current version is v0.1.0.
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