An automated DeFi intelligence tool for scanning, comparing, and analyzing USDC yield farming opportunities on Base and Arbitrum.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install defi-yield-scout
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 defi-yield-scout 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 DeFi Yield Scout?
The DeFi Yield Scout is a specialized tool designed to empower users with real-time data on USDC stablecoin yields across the Base and Arbitrum ecosystems. By leveraging DeFiLlama's comprehensive data, it provides a high-level overview of lending protocols and vaults, including Morpho, Aave, and Moonwell. As part of the growing ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, this agent focuses on maximizing capital efficiency through data-driven insights.
This skill doesn't just list numbers; it evaluates protocol risk, TVL, and historical stability to ensure users make informed decisions. Whether you are looking for the highest current APY or need to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of migrating liquidity between vaults, this tool automates the research phase of DeFi management. It is particularly useful for those building or using autonomous agents, providing a structured way to interact with the complex landscape of decentralized finance.
DeFi Yield Scout Use Cases
- Finding the highest-ranking USDC yield opportunities on Base or Arbitrum chains.
- Performing breakeven analysis to see if gas and bridging costs justify moving funds between vaults.
- Analyzing 30-day APY stability and historical performance of specific liquidity pools.
- Reviewing protocol audit status and risk factors before committing capital.
- Automating yield research for autonomous agents using Openclaw Skills for financial optimization.
How DeFi Yield Scout Works
- The agent fetches live market data from DeFiLlama APIs, focusing on whitelisted protocols and USDC pairs.
- It applies local filters for chains (Base or Arbitrum) and minimum TVL requirements to ensure liquidity depth and safety.
- The tool calculates advanced metrics like stability scores (using standard deviation) and net APY gains after estimated migration costs.
- Users receive structured tables or specific migration verdicts (GO, MAYBE, or NO-GO) based on mathematical breakeven logic over 30 to 90-day windows.
DeFi Yield Scout Setup
To get started with this skill, navigate to your local repository and ensure the Python script is executable. No API keys are required as it utilizes public DeFiLlama endpoints.
# Navigate to your Openclaw Skills directory
cd skills/defi-yield-scout
# Run a scan for the best USDC yields on Base
python3 scripts/yield_scout.py scan --chain Base --min-tvl 1000000
DeFi Yield Scout Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes DeFi data into a structured format for easy comparison. Key data points include:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Pool ID | Unique UUID from DeFiLlama for tracking specific vaults. |
| APY | Current annual percentage yield (point-in-time snapshot). |
| TVL | Total Value Locked, used to assess pool depth and risk profile. |
| Stability Score | A metric derived from the standard deviation of APY over the last 30 days. |
| Migration Verdict | A logic-based recommendation based on time-to-breakeven analysis. |
DeFi Yield Scout Advanced Features
- Automated migration cost estimation including cross-chain bridging slippage and gas fees.
- JSON output support for seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills and automated pipelines.
- Integration with n0ir-style autonomous yield strategies for automated capital rotation.
- Local 15-minute caching mechanism to optimize performance and reduce external API overhead.
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