A template-driven RapidAPI client that converts API endpoints into stable, callable actions for AI agents.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install rapidapi
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 rapidapi 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 RapidAPI Universal Skill?
The RapidAPI Universal Skill is a streamlined local client designed to bridge the gap between AI agents and the vast ecosystem of RapidAPI. By leveraging the flexibility of Openclaw Skills, this tool allows developers to transform complex API endpoint definitions into stable, named actions that can be easily invoked by scripts or other skills. It provides a standardized interface for handling query, body, header, and path parameters, ensuring high reliability and consistency in automated workflows.
Rather than building a custom backend for every API integration, this skill uses a template-driven approach to map endpoints to schemas. This makes it an ideal choice for developers looking to scale their agent capabilities within the Openclaw Skills framework while maintaining a predictable data structure across different API providers.
RapidAPI Universal Skill Use Cases
- Automating social media data retrieval from platforms like Twitter/X, TikTok, and LinkedIn via RapidAPI.
- Creating standardized interfaces for search and data aggregation APIs across multiple workflows.
- Converting raw RapidAPI endpoint payloads into reusable templates for AI-driven automation.
- Implementing a consistent ok/status/data response shape for API calls within Openclaw Skills pipelines.
How RapidAPI Universal Skill Works
- The skill initializes by loading JSON templates from a local directory and validating the RAPIDAPI_KEY environment variable.
- It automatically registers these templates as callable actions, providing schemas for input validation.
- When an action is called, the skill maps the provided parameters to the template's query, body, and path requirements.
- It executes the request using the standardized RapidAPI host and authentication headers.
- The results are returned in a consistent format, making it easy for Openclaw Skills to process the data downstream.
RapidAPI Universal Skill Setup
To get started with this skill, ensure your environment is configured correctly:
# Set your RapidAPI key in your environment
export RAPIDAPI_KEY="your_api_key_here"
# Place your API templates in the /templates directory
# Templates are plain JSON files defining the host, path, and method
You can then initialize the skill in your project using the factory function:
import { createRapidApiSkill } from "./index.js";
const skill = await createRapidApiSkill({ config });
RapidAPI Universal Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data using a template-first approach to ensure all API interactions are predictable:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Template JSON | Defines the name, host, path, method, and parameter schemas (query, body, path). |
| Input Params | Validated against the querySchema and bodySchema provided in the template. |
| Response Shape | All calls return a standardized object containing status, data, error, and meta fields. |
| Metadata | Openclaw Skills configuration including required environment variables and primary keys. |
RapidAPI Universal Skill Advanced Features
- Auto-registration of templates from a dedicated directory for dynamic action scaling.
- Use the import-endpoint.js script to automatically generate template files from RapidAPI JSON payloads.
- Support for direct, non-templated calls via the callRapidApi method for ad-hoc requests.
- Built-in enumeration of all registered actions and their schemas via listActions() to support agent discovery within Openclaw Skills.
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