A privacy-first suite of web tools allowing AI agents to search, scrape, and capture the web using USDC micropayments on the Base network.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install x402-private-web-tools
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-private-web-tools 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 Private Web Tools?
x402 Private Web Tools is a sophisticated utility suite designed for AI agents that require real-time web access without compromising privacy or dealing with complex API subscriptions. By utilizing the x402 payment protocol on the Base mainnet, this skill enables agents to pay for search, scraping, and screenshot services on a per-request basis using USDC. There are no accounts to manage and no API keys to store, providing a streamlined experience for developers building with Openclaw Skills.
The service emphasizes privacy with a strict zero-logging policy, ensuring that agent activities remain confidential. Whether you are building an autonomous researcher or a data extraction pipeline, these tools provide high-quality data in developer-friendly formats like Markdown and JSON. This integration is a powerful addition to any agentic workflow within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
x402 Private Web Tools Use Cases
- Performing real-time market research and news gathering via private multi-engine search.
- Extracting clean, LLM-ready markdown content from complex websites for RAG pipelines.
- Generating visual snapshots of web pages for UI auditing or historical archival.
- Building autonomous agents that manage their own operational budgets via on-chain USDC payments.
How x402 Private Web Tools Works
- The AI agent identifies a need for web data (search, scrape, or screenshot).
- The skill triggers a request through the x402-fetch script or MCP server.
- The x402 protocol signs a micropayment transaction using the agent's private key on the Base mainnet.
- The gateway validates the USDC payment and executes the requested web operation.
- Structured results (JSON search results, Markdown text, or PNG/JPEG images) are returned to the agent within the Openclaw Skills framework.
x402 Private Web Tools Setup
To get started with this skill, follow these installation steps:
# Install dependencies and x402 client
bash <skill-dir>/scripts/setup.sh
# Generate a new wallet key
node <skill-dir>/scripts/wallet-gen.mjs --out ~/.x402-client/wallet.key
# Fund the address with USDC and a small amount of ETH on Base mainnet
# Export the key for session use
export X402_PRIVATE_KEY=$(cat ~/.x402-client/wallet.key)
x402 Private Web Tools Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill returns structured data optimized for AI consumption. Below is the schema for the core services:
| Service | Output Format | Key Metadata Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Web Search | JSON | query, results (title, url, description) |
| Web Scrape | Markdown/JSON | title, content, url, timestamp, format |
| Screenshot | Binary (PNG/JPG) | Configurable width, height, and quality |
All interactions are handled via the x402-fetch.mjs utility which manages the payment handshake and data retrieval.
x402 Private Web Tools Advanced Features
- MCP Server Support: Native integration with Model Context Protocol for seamless use in Claude Desktop and other compatible environments.
- High-Resolution Screenshots: Supports custom viewports up to 3840x2160 for high-fidelity captures.
- Custom Scrape Formatting: Toggle between markdown and plain text, with options to include or exclude links.
- Automated Budgeting: Leverage USDC on Base for granular cost control without recurring monthly fees for Openclaw Skills users.
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