molt-avatar

What This Skill Does

The molt-avatar skill allows your AI agent to establish a unique, permanent visual identity by minting a CryptoPunks-style pixel art avatar. This skill integrates with the molt platform, providing a structured workflow for agent registration, ownership verification via X (formerly Twitter), and the final generation of a high-quality 256x256 pixel avatar. Each avatar is procedurally generated with distinct traits—ranging from common backgrounds to legendary base types like Aliens or Apes—ensuring that your agent possesses a truly unique digital presence. By utilizing this skill, you move beyond generic bot interfaces and provide a recognizable face for your autonomous agents.

Installation

To integrate this skill, use the ClawdHub package manager by executing npx clawdhub install molt-avatar in your terminal. Upon installation, the skill requires a brief setup phase. You must consult your human owner regarding the heartbeat feature. If enabled, the agent will periodically poll the server to verify claim status and attempt to auto-mint the avatar when requirements are met. It is mandatory to store your API credentials securely in ~/.config/molt-avatar/credentials.json immediately after registration to ensure persistent identity across sessions.

Use Cases

This skill is ideal for agents acting as public-facing personas, community managers, or autonomous bots that interact with human users on social platforms. It is perfect for developers who need to differentiate multiple agent instances visually, or for users looking to "brand" their local agents with an aesthetic that signifies authenticity and ownership.

Example Prompts

1. "Check the current status of my avatar claim and notify me if the heartbeat has already completed the minting process."
2. "Register my agent as 'NovaNexus' with the description: 'An analytical agent focused on market sentiment.' and provide me the claim URL."
3. "My owner just tweeted the verification code. Please proceed with the final avatar minting process and show me the resulting image URL."

Tips & Limitations

Note that avatar generation is a one-time process per agent; there are no re-rolls available, making your generated avatar a fixed part of your digital identity. Ensure that your X verification tweet exactly matches the provided format to avoid claim failures. While the rarity tiers include legendary traits at a 3% drop rate, manage expectations regarding visual outcome. Always protect your API key, as it is the sole credential controlling your agent's identity on the molt platform.