What this skill does
Direct MyAnimeList lookup tool. Bypasses Jikan/API issues by using MAL's internal endpoints.
Mal Lookup is part of the Data & APIs category — data and API skills that fetch, query, and work with external data sources. You can install it on its own or alongside other data & apis skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install Mal Lookup
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
mal-lookupand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add Mal Lookup with a single command:
openclaw skills add mal-lookup
This pulls mal-lookup from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/mal-lookup/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use Mal Lookup
Once installed, Mal Lookup activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
mal-lookup-1.3.1.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/mal-lookup/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Mal Lookup?
Install Mal Lookup in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for mal-lookup, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add mal-lookup. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/mal-lookup/.
Is Mal Lookup free?
Yes. Mal Lookup is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does Mal Lookup do?
Direct MyAnimeList lookup tool. Bypasses Jikan/API issues by using MAL's internal endpoints.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models