x402-private-web-tools
Private web tools for AI agents — search, scrape, and screenshot the web with x402 micropayments (USDC on Base). Zero logging, no API keys, no accounts. Pay per use.
Why use this skill?
Perform private web searches, scraping, and screenshots with x402 micropayments on Base. No API keys, no accounts, and no data logging for your AI agent.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/kodos-vibe/x402-private-web-toolsWhat This Skill Does
x402-private-web-tools provides AI agents with a privacy-first, pay-per-use interface for browsing the web. Unlike traditional web scrapers that require accounts, tracking, or monthly subscriptions, this skill leverages the x402 payment protocol on the Base mainnet to facilitate micro-transactions for every request. By paying in USDC, your agent accesses web search, page scraping, and high-quality screenshotting without storing personal data or creating identifiable logs. It is designed for developers who need robust data extraction capabilities without the overhead of enterprise API keys or the risk of centralized data harvesting.
Installation
Installation is streamlined via the OpenClaw platform. Use the command clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/kodos-vibe/x402-private-web-tools to add the module. Once installed, initialize your environment by running the setup script located in the skill directory. You must generate a Base-compatible wallet using the included wallet-gen.mjs script. Ensure your generated wallet is funded with a small amount of ETH for gas and a supply of USDC for service requests. Store your private key securely as an environment variable X402_PRIVATE_KEY or designate a local file path to authorize your requests.
Use Cases
- Autonomous Market Research: Agents can autonomously search for trending topics, scrape research papers, and compile insights into a markdown report.
- Visual Monitoring: Capture website snapshots at scheduled intervals to monitor visual changes or site uptime.
- Clean Data Ingestion: Convert complex, ad-heavy web pages into clean, readable markdown ready for LLM context processing.
- Private Web Interaction: Access public web resources without revealing the agent's identity or maintaining persistent session state.
Example Prompts
- "Search for the latest breakthroughs in fusion energy from the last month, scrape the top three results into markdown, and summarize them for me."
- "Take a full-page screenshot of https://github.com/openclaw/skills and save it as status_report.png."
- "Find the documentation for the latest React release and extract the installation steps into a structured list."
Tips & Limitations
Always maintain a sufficient balance of USDC in your agent's wallet to avoid interrupted requests. The tool is stateless by design, so it does not store history or logs; ensure your agent manages its own data persistence if needed. As this uses Base mainnet transactions, note that rapid-fire requests may be limited by blockchain confirmation speeds. Verify your network connection to https://search.reversesandbox.com if experiencing request failures.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-kodos-vibe-x402-private-web-tools": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: network-access, file-write, external-api