A specialized directory for discovering and searching crypto-native, x402-enabled API services designed for autonomous agents.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install x402-direct
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 x402-direct 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 x402-direct?
The x402-direct skill provides AI agents with a robust interface to the x402.direct service directory. This platform indexes a wide array of APIs that utilize the HTTP 402 payment protocol, allowing agents to find and pay for services using cryptocurrency. It is a critical infrastructure component for developers building Openclaw Skills that require autonomous service discovery and machine-to-machine transactions.
By integrating this skill, agents can navigate a growing ecosystem of AI, data, and developer tools. The directory doesn't just list services; it evaluates them using the ScoutScore system, which provides automated trust signals. This ensures that agents can distinguish between high-quality, production-ready APIs and experimental testnet deployments, facilitating safer and more reliable agentic workflows.
x402-direct Use Cases
- Finding specialized AI or image generation models that accept crypto-native payments.
- Browsing high-trust financial data or weather APIs on specific blockchain networks like Base or Solana.
- Automating the discovery of paid search and data analytics tools within an agent's task lifecycle.
- Validating service metadata and payment requirements before initiating a transaction.
How x402-direct Works
- The agent triggers the skill to find a specific capability, such as 'weather' or 'storage'.
- For broad discovery, the agent calls the free Browse endpoint to filter services by category, network, or trust score.
- For specific needs, the agent uses the semantic Search endpoint, which requires a small x402 payment ($0.001) for access.
- The directory returns structured service data, including the ScoutScore trust rating and the exact payment metadata (payTo address, asset, and price).
- The agent evaluates the results and proceeds to interact with the chosen service using the retrieved x402 payment details.
x402-direct Setup
To use x402-direct within your Openclaw Skills, ensure your agent has access to an x402-compatible wallet (e.g., Coinbase Agentic Wallet). No complex local installation is required, as the skill interacts with the public API at https://x402.direct.
If you are using the x402 client library in your agent's environment:
npm install x402
Configure the agent to handle the X-402-Payment header and the automated payment proof flow for search-related queries.
x402-direct Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes service data using a structured metadata taxonomy to help agents make informed decisions:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| id | Unique directory ID for the service |
| resourceUrl | The target API endpoint for the service |
| scoutScore | A trust rating from 0 to 100 based on automated signals |
| category | Functional area (e.g., ai, developer, finance, storage) |
| network | The blockchain network used for payments (e.g., base-mainnet) |
| priceUsd | The approximate cost per request in USD units |
x402-direct Advanced Features
- ScoutScore Trust System: Automatically filters services based on HTTPS security, domain reputation, and documentation quality.
- Multi-Network Discovery: Search for services across Base, Polygon, and Solana ecosystems within a single query.
- Automatic Payment Handling: Integration with x402 middleware allows agents to handle '402 Payment Required' responses and re-send requests with payment proofs.
- Semantic Ranking: Search results are ranked by a blend of text relevance and provider trust to find the best-fit service for any natural language query.
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