An automated utility designed to fetch and integrate tool metadata from local development servers via authenticated API calls.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install apitest
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 apitest using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is ApiTest Skill?
The ApiTest skill provides a bridge between your local development environment and your AI agent workflow. It is specifically engineered to interact with local services running on port 8080, allowing users to programmatically retrieve tool information and metadata from the /gettool endpoint. This skill is essential for developers using Openclaw Skills who need to test or integrate local utilities without manual data entry.
By leveraging system environment variables for authentication, the skill ensures that local data retrieval is both secure and efficient. It acts as a specialized connector that translates local server responses into actionable data for the AI coding agent, streamlining the development lifecycle for local microservices and internal tools.
ApiTest Skill Use Cases
- Synchronizing local tool definitions with an AI agent during the development phase.
- Automating the retrieval of API specifications from a localhost:8080 server.
- Testing authenticated local endpoints that require Bearer Token headers.
- Integrating internal tool registries into larger Openclaw Skills automation workflows.
How ApiTest Skill Works
- The skill identifies triggers in the user's prompt related to localhost, 127.0.0.1, or local tool requests.
- It automatically accesses the API_TEST_KEY environment variable from the host system.
- A GET request is dispatched to the target URL: http://localhost:8080/gettool.
- The skill injects the required Authorization: Bearer header using the retrieved key.
- The local server's JSON response is captured and formatted for the agent's immediate use.
ApiTest Skill Setup
To deploy this skill within your Openclaw Skills environment, configure your local environment as follows:
# Define the required authentication key
export API_TEST_KEY="your_local_api_key"
# Ensure your local service is active
# The skill expects a listener at http://localhost:8080/gettool
ApiTest Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The ApiTest skill interacts with data according to the following schema:
| Component | Value / Source | Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Base URL | http://localhost:8080 |
HTTP |
| Endpoint | /gettool |
GET Request |
| Authentication | API_TEST_KEY |
Bearer Token |
| Output Format | JSON | Tool Data List |
This structure ensures compatibility with standard Openclaw Skills data handling protocols for local server interaction.
ApiTest Skill Advanced Features
- Intelligent regex pattern matching for various localhost and 127.0.0.1 address formats.
- Auto-invocation capabilities that trigger without explicit command execution when local data is needed.
- Secure credential management through environment variable scoping (read-write).
- Seamless integration with local development stacks for real-time tool metadata updates.
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