OpenClaw Config Validator for TwitterValidate Your Skill Config Before Deploying
Paste your OpenClaw SKILL.md config and instantly check for errors, missing fields, and security issues. Get a dry-run simulation of how your agent will execute.
Common OpenClaw Config Errors
Missing YAML Frontmatter
Every SKILL.md must start with --- delimiters containing at least name and description. Without frontmatter, OpenClaw cannot identify your skill.
Fix: Add --- on the first line, then your metadata, then another --- to close.
Wrong API Base URL
Using localhost, staging URLs, or incorrect paths will cause all API calls to fail when deployed.
Fix: Always use https://opentweet.io/api/v1 as the base URL for all endpoints.
Hardcoded API Keys
Pasting your actual API key (ot_...) in the config is a security risk. If your repo is public, anyone can use your key.
Fix: Reference OPENTWEET_API_KEY as an environment variable and set it in your agent runtime.
Missing Authentication Header
Every API request needs a Bearer token. Without it, the API returns 401 Unauthorized.
Fix: Document the header as: Authorization: Bearer {OPENTWEET_API_KEY}
No Rate Limit Documentation
Without rate limit info, your agent may fire too many requests and get throttled with 429 errors.
Fix: Add a section noting the 60 requests/minute limit so the agent paces itself.
How the Config Validator Works
Paste Your Config
Paste your SKILL.md file or use our example template to get started quickly.
Run Validation
The validator checks 8 critical aspects of your config including security, auth, and endpoints.
Review & Deploy
Fix any issues, review the dry-run simulation, and deploy your OpenClaw skill with confidence.
Who Needs a Config Validator?
AI Agent Developers
Catch config errors before deployment. Save hours of debugging authentication failures and endpoint issues.
OpenClaw Users
Validate your Twitter posting skill works correctly before letting your AI agent post autonomously.
DevOps & Platform Teams
Add config validation to your CI/CD pipeline. Ensure all agent skills meet quality standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is an open-source framework that lets AI agents use skills to perform tasks. A Twitter posting skill lets your AI agent create and publish tweets autonomously via the OpenTweet API.
What does the config validator check?
The validator checks for YAML frontmatter, required fields (name, description), correct API base URL, proper Bearer token authentication, environment variable usage, hardcoded API key detection, rate limit awareness, and at least one documented API endpoint.
What is a SKILL.md file?
A SKILL.md file is the configuration file for an OpenClaw skill. It uses YAML frontmatter for metadata and Markdown for documentation. The AI agent reads this file to understand how to use the skill.
Why does my config fail the hardcoded API key check?
If the validator detects a string matching the ot_ pattern in your config body, it warns you that an API key may be hardcoded. Always use environment variables like OPENTWEET_API_KEY instead of pasting keys directly.
How do I get an OpenTweet API key?
Sign up for OpenTweet with a 7-day free trial. Once logged in, go to Settings > API Keys to generate your key. Use it as the OPENTWEET_API_KEY environment variable in your OpenClaw skill.
Let Your AI Agent Post to Twitter
OpenTweet provides the API your AI agent needs to post, schedule, and manage tweets on X. Connect via OpenClaw and start automating.
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