nzbget

What This Skill Does

The NZBGet skill for OpenClaw acts as an intelligent interface for your Usenet download client. It allows you to query the state of your downloads without needing to open the NZBGet web interface. By leveraging the underlying RPC or command-line capabilities, the skill provides real-time visibility into download speeds, queue depth, and the remaining size of your pending media files. It acts as a bridge between the raw data provided by your server and a natural language response, making it easier to stay updated on long-running downloads.

Installation

To install this skill, use the clawhub tool within your OpenClaw environment: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/aricus/nzbget

Ensure you have configured the following environment variables in your OpenClaw configuration file to grant the skill access to your server:

• NZBGET_USER: Your NZBGet web username.
• NZBGET_PASS: Your NZBGet web password.
• NZBGET_HOST: The hostname or IP address of your NZBGet instance.

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for users who frequently manage large media libraries or automate their Usenet downloads. It is best used for:

• Quick-checking the progress of a specific file.
• Monitoring current download speeds to ensure your connection is saturated correctly.
• Assessing whether it is safe to restart or update a container by verifying if any downloads are currently active.
• Providing a status snapshot in a group dashboard or personal AI-assistant console.

Example Prompts

1. "How many files are currently downloading in NZBGet right now?"
2. "What is my current download speed on NZBGet?"
3. "Give me a quick status update on what's in the queue."

Tips & Limitations

• Queue Management: The skill is specifically designed to prevent information overload. Because Usenet queues can sometimes contain hundreds of items, the output is capped at the first 10 items. If you need to see more, you may need to interact with the web UI directly.
• Efficiency: The skill returns clean, concise information. Use the count command for automation scripts or quick checks to save tokens.
• Error Handling: If the skill reports that NZBGet is unreachable, verify that your NZBGET_HOST is accessible and that the credentials provided are correct. Ensure your firewall allows communication between the OpenClaw agent and the NZBGet port.