A real-time monitoring tool for tracking the live availability and connector status of Pod Point electric vehicle charging stations.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install podpoint
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 podpoint 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 Pod Point Watcher?
The Pod Point Watcher skill is a specialized automation utility designed to interface with Pod Point's public status endpoints. It allows users to track the live state of specific charging pods, mirroring the behavior of native watchers to provide instant updates on connector availability. This skill is a valuable part of the Openclaw Skills library for users who need to manage their EV charging schedules efficiently.
By focusing on live availability rather than map locations, this skill provides precise data on whether a charger is currently in use or has recently become free. It operates without the need for complex authentication or private API keys, making it one of the most accessible Openclaw Skills for EV owners and fleet managers.
Pod Point Watcher Use Cases
- Checking if a specific Pod Point charger (e.g., pod 10059) is currently free.
- Monitoring a charger and receiving an alert when it transitions from Charging to Available.
- Verifying the status of both connectors A and B on a dual-port charging station.
- Automating status checks before departing for a charging location using Openclaw Skills.
How Pod Point Watcher Works
- The user identifies the specific Pod Point ID they wish to monitor.
- The skill sends a request to the Pod Point public status endpoint using the provided podId.
- The skill retrieves the current state for both connector A and connector B.
- It analyzes the data to detect state changes, such as a transition from occupied to vacant.
- The resulting status is formatted and returned to the agent for user notification or further automation.
Pod Point Watcher Setup
Setting up this skill is straightforward as it requires no API keys or authentication. Simply ensure the skill is registered within your agent environment. You can test the status retrieval using the following command structure:
# Example of checking a pod status via the CLI
podpoint_status --podId "10059"
Pod Point Watcher Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with the Pod Point API to produce structured data regarding charger availability. The following table describes the primary data points handled by this skill in the Openclaw Skills ecosystem:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| podId | The unique identification number for the charging station |
| connectorA | The live status of the first charging port (e.g., Available, Charging) |
| connectorB | The live status of the second charging port (e.g., Available, Charging) |
| availabilityChange | A boolean or trigger indicating a state transition has occurred |
Pod Point Watcher Advanced Features
- Automated transition detection for specific state changes like Charging to Available.
- Concurrent monitoring of both connectors on a single pod to ensure full station availability.
- Native integration with other Openclaw Skills for building complex EV management workflows.
- Zero-config deployment utilizing public endpoints for immediate status reporting.
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