MangaDex CLI for Openclaw

A command-line interface for MangaDex that enables searching, chapter tracking, and personalized recommendations for AI agents and developers.

mtsku
v0.1.2
Mar 6, 2026
0
985
0

Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

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

npx clawhub@latest install mangadex

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 mangadex 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 MangaDex CLI?

The MangaDex CLI skill provides a robust interface for interacting with the MangaDex API directly from your terminal or AI environment. It allows users and agents to browse a vast database of manga, authors, and scanlation groups without needing a browser. This integration into Openclaw Skills empowers AI agents to perform complex manga discovery tasks, fetch metadata, and track latest updates automatically using a streamlined command set.

By leveraging this skill, developers can automate the retrieval of manga information, manage follow lists, and explore new content through powerful search filters. It bridges the gap between the MangaDex ecosystem and automated workflows, making it an essential tool for manga enthusiasts and developers building content-aware applications.

MangaDex CLI Use Cases

  • Searching for specific manga titles, authors, or scanlation groups using localized queries.
  • Fetching the latest chapter updates for specific series in multiple languages.
  • Tracking updates from followed manga via the user's personalized follow feed.
  • Generating tailored manga recommendations based on specific genres, tags, or user history.
  • Automating the retrieval of machine-readable JSON data for manga metadata integration.

How MangaDex CLI Works

  1. The user installs the CLI tool via npm to integrate it with their local or containerized Openclaw Skills environment.
  2. Commands are issued to the MangaDex API to perform actions such as searching or fetching manga details.
  3. For public data, the skill fetches information anonymously; for private feeds and library management, it utilizes secure OAuth2 or token-based authentication.
  4. The skill processes the API response and returns either human-readable text or structured JSON data depending on the flags used.
  5. AI agents interpret the output to automate reading lists or notify users of new content availability.

MangaDex CLI Setup

To start using this tool within your Openclaw Skills setup, ensure Node.js is installed and run the following commands:

# Install the package globally
npm install -g @mtsku/mangadex-cli

# Verify the installation
mangadexcli --help

# (Optional) Authenticate for personalized features
mangadexcli auth set-client <client_id> <client_secret>
mangadexcli auth login <username> <password>

MangaDex CLI Data Schema & Taxonomy

The skill organizes data around the MangaDex API structure, providing both human-readable and machine-parseable formats. Key data points include:

Entity Attributes
Manga UUID, title, description, tags, author, and group associations
Chapter UUID, volume/chapter number, language, and publication date
Feed Time-windowed updates (e.g., 24h, 7d) for tracked series
Metadata JSON structured output available via the --json flag for agent consumption

MangaDex CLI Advanced Features

  • Machine-readable JSON output mode for seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills.
  • Personalized recommendation engine using flags like --from-followed and --exclude-library.
  • Full authentication lifecycle support, including Authorization Code exchange and refresh tokens.
  • Granular search capabilities using UUIDs, tags, and time-based window filters.

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