A powerful integration for AI agents to perform real-time UK and Ireland address validation, postcode lookups, and data cleansing.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install idealpostcodes
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 idealpostcodes 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 IdealPostcodes?
The IdealPostcodes skill for Openclaw Skills enables AI coding agents to seamlessly interact with the IdealPostcodes API. This service is the industry standard for address validation and postcode lookups across the UK and Ireland, providing developers with access to accurate, reliable address data. By integrating this skill, your agent can ensure high data quality for forms, logistics, and user databases.
Built on top of the Membrane framework, this skill removes the complexity of managing API keys and authentication manually. It provides a structured way for agents to perform autocomplete searches, verify US addresses via CASS, and validate phone numbers or emails, all while keeping the communication secure and token-efficient.
IdealPostcodes Use Cases
- Automating address entry in web forms to improve user experience and data accuracy.
- Verifying shipping addresses for e-commerce applications to reduce delivery failures.
- Performing real-time postcode autocompletion within developer tools or CLI environments.
- Validating contact information including phone numbers and email deliverability status.
- Retrieving specific property data using Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRN).
How IdealPostcodes Works
- The agent initializes the environment by installing and logging into the Membrane CLI.
- A secure connection to the IdealPostcodes API is established using the connection ensure command, which handles OAuth or API key storage server-side.
- The agent searches for specific capabilities (like postcode lookup or address cleanse) using natural language intent discovery.
- Parameters such as postcodes or partial addresses are passed to the selected action.
- The skill executes the request through Membrane's proxy, which automatically injects authentication headers and returns structured JSON data to the agent.
IdealPostcodes Setup
First, install the Membrane CLI globally:
npm install -g @membranehq/cli@latest
Authenticate your agent (replace <agentType> with openclaw):
membrane login --tenant --clientName=openclaw
Establish a connection to the IdealPostcodes service:
membrane connection ensure "https://ideal-postcodes.co.uk/" --json
IdealPostcodes Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data around address objects and validation metadata. Key data types include:
| Object Type | Description | Key Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Validated UK/Ireland address | line_1, post_town, postcode, uprn |
| Postcode | Geographical postal code data | postcode, latitude, longitude |
| Validation | Status of contact info | deliverable, carrier, validity_status |
| Usage | API consumption metrics | count, limit, period |
IdealPostcodes Advanced Features
- Multi-agent support: Configure specific agent types (openclaw, windsurf, etc.) to optimize tool selection.
- Direct Proxy Access: Send custom requests to any IdealPostcodes endpoint with automatic header injection and credential refresh.
- Long-polling Connections: Use the --wait flag to programmatically handle asynchronous connection building and client-action requirements.
- Intent-based Discovery: Dynamically find the most efficient pre-built actions for address manipulation to minimize LLM token usage.
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