A lightweight utility to fetch the real-time geographic coordinates of the International Space Station.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install iss-tracker
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 iss-tracker 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 ISS Tracker?
The ISS Tracker is a specialized utility designed for Openclaw Skills that enables users to programmatically retrieve the current position of the International Space Station. By leveraging the Open Notify API, this skill provides precise latitude and longitude data, making it an essential tool for orbital tracking and astronomical research within an AI-driven workflow.
This tool is optimized for developers and researchers who need immediate access to orbital telemetry. Because it relies on standard CLI utilities, it integrates seamlessly into existing automation scripts and agentic workflows provided by Openclaw Skills.
ISS Tracker Use Cases
- Monitoring the real-time path of the ISS for educational or research purposes.
- Integrating live orbital telemetry into data visualization dashboards or maps.
- Automating location-based triggers for satellite tracking or astronomical observation.
- Testing API integration and JSON parsing within the Openclaw Skills environment.
How ISS Tracker Works
- The skill initiates a GET request to the Open Notify API endpoint using curl.
- The API returns a JSON response containing the current Unix timestamp and the ISS position object.
- The jq utility parses the JSON response to extract the specific latitude and longitude values.
- The final coordinates are formatted and returned as a human-readable string for the user or agent.
ISS Tracker Setup
To use this skill within Openclaw Skills, ensure you have the required dependencies installed on your system.
# Install dependencies on Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install curl jq -y
# Install dependencies on macOS
brew install curl jq
No API keys or authentication are required to access the Open Notify ISS data.
ISS Tracker Data Schema & Taxonomy
The ISS Tracker processes data from the Open Notify API. The structure of the processed data is as follows:
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| timestamp | Integer | Unix timestamp of the recorded position |
| latitude | String | The current latitude of the ISS |
| longitude | String | The current longitude of the ISS |
| message | String | Status message from the API (e.g., success) |
ISS Tracker Advanced Features
- Zero-config setup requiring no external API credentials.
- Highly portable logic that functions across any Unix-like environment supporting Openclaw Skills.
- Minimal resource footprint using native CLI binaries for maximum speed.
- Support for piped output, allowing the location data to be passed to other processing tools.
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