A specialized tool for Openclaw Skills to programmatically retrieve xkcd comics, including titles, image URLs, and the iconic alt-text.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install pipeworx-xkcd
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 pipeworx-xkcd 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 xkcd?
The xkcd skill allows developers and AI agents to programmatically interact with the legendary webcomic through Openclaw Skills. This integration provides specialized tools to fetch specific comic numbers, the latest release, or a surprise random selection. It is designed to enhance developer communication by making it easy to reference technical humor, such as Standards or Compiling, directly within a coding environment or automated workflow. By leveraging Openclaw Skills, you get access to not just the image, but the full metadata that makes xkcd unique, including the transcript and the essential hover-over alt text which often contains the final punchline.
xkcd Use Cases
- Citing technical standards or common developer frustrations during code reviews using Openclaw Skills.
- Sharing relevant humor automatically within your terminal while waiting for CI/CD pipelines to complete.
- Integrating random technical humor into developer dashboards or team communication channels.
- Referencing classic comics like Bobby Tables for educational documentation purposes via Openclaw Skills.
How xkcd Works
- The user or agent triggers a tool such as get_latest or get_comic from the Openclaw Skills suite.
- The skill sends a structured request to the designated endpoint to fetch raw comic data.
- The system parses the response, including the title, publication date, image URL, and transcript.
- The formatted output is delivered to the user, ensuring that the missing comic #404 is skipped to maintain a seamless experience within Openclaw Skills.
xkcd Setup
To integrate the xkcd skill within your environment, update your configuration with the following block:
{
"mcpServers": {
"xkcd": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/xkcd/mcp"
}
}
}
You can also test the comic retrieval via CLI using this curl command:
curl -X POST https://gateway.pipeworx.io/xkcd/mcp \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"get_comic","arguments":{"number":353}}}'
xkcd Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| title | The official display title of the comic |
| alt | The hover-text punchline captured by Openclaw Skills |
| img | The direct source URL for the comic image |
| number | The unique comic ID number |
| date | The publication year, month, and day |
| transcript | A textual description of the comic content for accessibility |
| permalink | The permanent web link to the official xkcd page |
xkcd Advanced Features
- Smart error handling that automatically accounts for the missing #404 joke to ensure reliability in Openclaw Skills.
- Full metadata extraction including transcripts for improved searchability of visual content.
- Support for random comic generation to automate developer fun of the day features.
- Direct integration with developer tools to allow seamless sharing of classic hits like Sandwich or Dependency.
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