MAL Anime Tracker for Openclaw

A command-line tool for managing MyAnimeList watchlists and receiving automated notifications through Openclaw Skills.

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v1.9.3
Apr 7, 2026
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Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.

npx clawhub@latest install mal-anime-tracker

2. Manual Installation

Copy the skill folder to one of these locations

Global
~/.openclaw/skills/
Workspace
<project>/skills/

Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled

3. Prompt Installation

Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.

Help me install mal-anime-tracker 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 MAL Anime Tracker?

The MAL Anime Tracker is a specialized tool built to bridge the gap between your anime watchlists and automated workflows. By leveraging the MyAnimeList API, this Openclaw Skills enhancement enables developers and fans to monitor their progress, search for new series, and manage their lists without a browser. It is designed for those who value efficiency and want their anime updates delivered directly to their preferred notification channels.

MAL Anime Tracker Use Cases

  • Tracking episode progress for currently watching anime series.
  • Automating status updates and list management through the command line.
  • Receiving instant notifications via Openclaw Skills whenever new episodes are available.
  • Querying MAL forums and manga reading lists for streamlined content discovery.

How MAL Anime Tracker Works

  1. Set up your MyAnimeList API credentials and environment variables.
  2. Execute the authorization flow to obtain access and refresh tokens.
  3. Utilize the CLI commands to search for titles or update your personal lists.
  4. Configure the check-updates feature to identify progress milestones or new releases.
  5. Route output messages through Openclaw Skills to keep your communication channels updated automatically.

MAL Anime Tracker Setup

Configure your environment variables in your shell or vault:

ACCESS_TOKEN=your_access_token
REFRESH_TOKEN=your_refresh_token
CLIENT_ID=your_client_id
CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret

Install the Python dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Link your account by running the authorization script:

python3 auth.py authorize <CLIENT_ID> <CLIENT_SECRET> <code> <code_challenge>

MAL Anime Tracker Data Schema & Taxonomy

The skill processes data through API interactions and environment-based configuration.

Data Type Implementation Details
Authentication Tokens stored securely and refreshed automatically using Openclaw Skills patterns.
List Metadata Dynamic anime and manga status, scores, and progress data.
Messaging Formatted text updates ready for dispatch via Openclaw Skills CLI.

MAL Anime Tracker Advanced Features

  • Proactive token management ensures your API access never expires during automation.
  • Integration with cron for set-it-and-forget-it update checking.
  • Support for Openclaw Skills messaging allows for cross-platform notification delivery.
  • Extended support for MAL forum searches and manga tracking functionality.

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