French Services

What This Skill Does

The French Services skill by hugosbl is an essential toolkit for OpenClaw users who need to bridge the gap between their digital agent and real-world services in France. This skill integrates multiple public APIs to provide real-time information regarding transportation, logistics, and climate. Whether you are navigating the intricate rail networks of the SNCF, monitoring personal shipments via La Poste, checking local weather patterns across the country, or managing your commute within the Île-de-France region, this skill acts as a centralized interface for all these utilities.

Installation

To add this capability to your agent, execute the following command in your terminal within the OpenClaw environment:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/hugosbl/french-services

Once installed, ensure you have obtained the necessary API keys from Navitia, La Poste, and Île-de-France Mobilités as documented in the provided setup guide. These keys should be set as environment variables (SNCF_API_KEY, LAPOSTE_API_KEY, IDFM_API_KEY) in your system configuration to allow the individual scripts within the skill folder to communicate with the external services effectively.

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for professionals commuting in Paris, frequent travelers relying on French train networks, or anyone handling e-commerce packages within France. It simplifies data retrieval by eliminating the need to manually browse multiple websites or mobile applications. You can use it to automate daily travel planning, check if your transit route is delayed before heading out, or keep an eye on incoming deliveries without switching context.

Example Prompts

1. "Check the current status of RER A and let me know if there are any major disruptions reported this morning."
2. "What is the weather forecast for Lyon over the next three days?"
3. "Please track my parcel with tracking number 6A12345678901 and let me know its current status."

Tips & Limitations

The French Services skill is powerful, but it relies heavily on external API uptime. If a service like Navitia or La Poste is undergoing maintenance, the corresponding script may return an error. Always verify your API key limits, particularly for the SNCF Navitia service, which has a monthly request threshold. For power users, the --json flag is highly recommended when chaining outputs into other automation scripts, as it provides structured data that is easier to parse programmatically than standard text output. Keep in mind that for the weather tool, no API key is required, making it the most reliable script in the suite for quick local checks.