An automated API service hunter that searches for and reports on free-to-use APIs based on specific functional requirements.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install api-hunter
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install api-hunter using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is API Hunter?
API Hunter is a specialized tool designed to bridge the gap between development needs and available resources. As part of the Openclaw Skills collection, it automates the tedious process of searching for reliable, free, and often registration-free API providers. By analyzing functional keywords, it generates detailed reports on available endpoints, documentation links, and authentication requirements.
The skill is particularly valuable for rapid prototyping and developers who prefer no-cost tiers or open-source data providers. It streamlines the research phase of development by identifying services like Open-Meteo for weather or Puter.js for client-side AI capabilities without the friction of manual search engine filtering.
API Hunter Use Cases
- Finding no-registration weather data providers for dashboard widgets
- Discovering free AI image generation endpoints for rapid prototyping
- Locating public data sources for stock market or financial applications
- Automating the research of translation services and email verification tools
- Generating comprehensive reports of open-source API alternatives for team review
How API Hunter Works
- The user provides a functional keyword or requirement (e.g., "weather" or "translation") to the hunt function.
- The skill utilizes specialized search logic to scan known repositories and web sources for matching API providers.
- It filters results based on availability and cost models, prioritizing free and open-source options.
- A structured report is generated, categorizing the findings into registration-free options and standard free tiers.
- Technical implementation details, such as script tags or endpoint URLs, are extracted for immediate developer use.
API Hunter Setup
To install the necessary dependencies for this Openclaw Skills component, run:
pip install beautifulsoup4 requests
You can then run the hunter directly from your local skill directory:
cd ~/.openclaw/ai-operator/skills
python api_hunter/hunter.py "your_search_query"
API Hunter Data Schema & Taxonomy
API Hunter organizes its findings into structured Markdown reports for easy readability and integration. The data is typically presented in the following format:
| Section | Content Description |
|---|---|
| Search Results | A list of discovered APIs with names and direct URLs. |
| No-Registration APIs | A prioritized list of services that do not require an API key. |
| Categorized Lists | Pre-indexed high-quality APIs (Weather, AI/ML, Data). |
| Implementation Snippets | Code examples for direct integration (e.g., Puter.js HTML/JS). |
API Hunter Advanced Features
- Multi-method invocation via Python library, CLI, or class instantiation
- Automated identification of APIs that require zero registration (no-key access)
- Support for advanced AI model discovery including Flux.1, Gemini, and Stable Diffusion via Puter.js
- Built-in database of vetted public APIs for common tasks like JSON testing and weather tracking
- Generation of clean Markdown tables for documentation-ready reports
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