Orthogonal is a unified API gateway that allows users to search, discover, and execute over 100 premium APIs through a single interface.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install orthogonal
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 orthogonal 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 Orthogonal?
Orthogonal is a comprehensive platform designed for the monetization and consumption of professional APIs. By integrating with Openclaw Skills, it provides a streamlined workflow for developers and AI agents to identify technical solutions using natural language prompts. Instead of managing individual keys for dozens of different providers, Orthogonal offers a centralized hub for services ranging from web scraping and data processing to specialized research tools.
Orthogonal Use Cases
- Finding the best API for a specific task using natural language search within Openclaw Skills.
- Rapidly prototyping applications that require multiple third-party data sources.
- Implementing blockchain-based micro-payments for API usage via the x402 protocol.
- Standardizing API interactions across different development environments using a single SDK.
How Orthogonal Works
- The agent uses the search tool to find relevant endpoints based on a functional description.
- The system retrieves technical details and parameter schemas for the selected API endpoint.
- The skill generates ready-to-use code snippets or executes the API call directly through the Orthogonal gateway.
- Usage is tracked and billed via a unified credit system or direct USDC payments on the Base blockchain.
- The results are returned to the user or agent in a standardized JSON format, compatible with typical Openclaw Skills workflows.
Orthogonal Setup
To get started with this skill, follow these steps:
- Obtain your API key from the Orthogonal dashboard at https://orthogonal.com/dashboard/settings.
- Configure your environment variable:
export ORTHOGONAL_API_KEY=orth_live_your_api_key
- (Optional) Install the official SDK for deeper integration:
npm install @orth/sdk
Orthogonal Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes API information and execution data using the following structure:
| Attribute | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| api | string | The unique slug identifying the API provider (e.g., olostep) |
| path | string | The specific endpoint path to be executed |
| parameters | object | Detailed schema of query, path, and body requirements |
| pricing | decimal | Real-time cost per request for the specific endpoint |
| code_snippets | object | Integration templates available in SDK, cURL, and x402 formats |
Orthogonal Advanced Features
- Natural Language Discovery: Use semantic search to find tools without knowing the provider names.
- x402 Blockchain Payments: Execute API calls without an API key by paying directly with USDC on the Base network.
- Multi-Format Integration: Export ready-made code for JavaScript, Python, or raw cURL requests.
- Unified Execution: Call over 100 different premium APIs through a single authenticated endpoint to simplify Openclaw Skills implementations.
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