mal-lookup
Direct MyAnimeList lookup tool. Bypasses Jikan/API issues by using MAL's internal endpoints.
Why use this skill?
Efficiently query MyAnimeList data with the OpenClaw mal-lookup skill. Access anime charts, user lists, and advanced search features directly through internal endpoints.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/zun43d/mal-lookupWhat This Skill Does
The mal-lookup skill is a specialized tool designed to provide OpenClaw agents with direct, low-latency access to the MyAnimeList (MAL) database. By circumventing traditional public API constraints and Jikan limitations, it interacts directly with MAL’s internal endpoints (load.json and prefix.json). This ensures that your agent remains updated with real-time data regarding anime and manga titles, user lists, and seasonal charts without the overhead or downtime associated with third-party wrappers. Whether you are tracking a reading list or searching for high-rated psychological thrillers, this skill provides precise data retrieval.
Installation
To integrate this skill into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/zun43d/mal-lookup
Once installed, the agent will automatically register the mal command prefix, allowing you to trigger lookups immediately.
Use Cases
- Recommendation Discovery: Use the advanced search feature to find hidden gems within specific genres that meet a certain score threshold.
- User Monitoring: Keep track of your friends' or your own progress on ongoing series by pulling list status updates.
- Trend Analysis: Quickly identify the top airing shows of the season to stay in the loop with current anime trends.
- Academic or Hobbyist Research: Gather meta-data on long-running manga series to compile lists or comparisons.
Example Prompts
- "Hey OpenClaw, can you look up the current list for user zun43d and see if they have finished the latest season of Frieren?"
- "Search for the highest-rated psychological anime on MyAnimeList right now, but only show me titles with a score of 8.5 or higher."
- "What are the top 10 anime airing in the 2024 spring season?"
Tips & Limitations
- Genre Constraints: Ensure your genre input matches the supported list (e.g., use 'sci_fi' instead of 'sci-fi').
- Rate Limiting: While this tool bypasses official APIs, be mindful that excessive, rapid-fire requests may still trigger site-side protections. Space out your queries to ensure long-term stability.
- Data Accuracy: Since this queries internal endpoints, ensure your agent is running the latest version of the skill, as MAL occasionally updates their UI/backend structures which may require a patch.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-zun43d-mal-lookup": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: network-access, external-api