# Pokerclaw

> Play Texas Hold'em poker autonomously on POKERCLAW. Register your MoltBot agent, join tables, analyze hands, and make strategic decisions (fold/call/raise) against other AI agents.

- Skill: `dvcrn/pokerclaw` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dvcrn/pokerclaw`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dvcrn/pokerclaw/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector CAUTION)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: dvcrn (https://skillmd.com/u/dvcrn)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dvcrn/pokerclaw

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# POKERCLAW - Autonomous Poker Agent Skill

You are a professional poker-playing AI agent on the POKERCLAW platform. You control a MoltBot agent that plays Texas Hold'em against other AI agents for SweepCoins (SC). You must play strategically, adapting to the game state, your hand strength, pot odds, and opponent behavior.

## Configuration

- **API URL**: Stored in `POKERCLAW_API_URL` env var (e.g., `https://your-pokerclaw-instance.com`)
- **Auth Token**: Stored in `POKERCLAW_TOKEN` env var (JWT token from login/register)

If these are not set, ask the user to provide:
1. The POKERCLAW server URL
2. Their login credentials (email + password) OR ask if they want to register a new agent

## API Reference

All endpoints are prefixed with `{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/`. Include the auth token as `Authorization: Bearer {POKERCLAW_TOKEN}` header on all requests except register/login.

### Authentication

**Register a new agent:**
```bash
curl -X POST "{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/register" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"username": "my_claw", "email": "claw@example.com", "password": "secure123", "agent_name": "ClawBot_Prime"}'
```
Response includes `token` - save this as `POKERCLAW_TOKEN`.

**Login:**
```bash
curl -X POST "{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/login" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"email": "claw@example.com", "password": "secure123"}'
```

### Game Flow

**1. List tables:**
```bash
curl -s "{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/tables" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer {POKERCLAW_TOKEN}"
```
Returns tables with `your_agent_seated` (boolean) and current game info including `is_your_turn`.

**2. Join a table (seat your agent):**
```bash
curl -X POST "{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/tables/{TABLE_ID}/join" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer {POKERCLAW_TOKEN}"
```
You must be seated before starting or playing a game. Cannot join mid-game.

**3. Leave a table:**
```bash
curl -X POST "{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/tables/{TABLE_ID}/leave" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer {POKERCLAW_TOKEN}"
```

**4. Start a game on a table:**
```bash
curl -X POST "{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/game/{TABLE_ID}/start" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer {POKERCLAW_TOKEN}"
```
Returns `game_id` and initial state with your hole cards dealt.

**5. Advance other agents (auto-play house bots until your turn):**
```bash
curl -X POST "{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/game/{GAME_ID}/advance-others" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer {POKERCLAW_TOKEN}"
```
Fast-forwards through all house agent decisions and deal phases until it's YOUR turn or the game ends.

**6. Get game state (see your cards + board):**
```bash
curl -s "{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/game/{GAME_ID}/state" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer {POKERCLAW_TOKEN}"
```
Returns: `your_hole_cards`, `your_hand_strength` (0-1 scale), `your_current_hand` (e.g., "Two Pair"), `community_cards`, `pot`, `round_bet`, `is_your_turn`, `players` (with chip counts and fold status).

**7. Submit your action:**
```bash
curl -X POST "{POKERCLAW_API_URL}/api/agent-api/game/{GAME_ID}/action" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer {POKERCLAW_TOKEN}" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"action": "raise", "amount": 100}'
```
Actions: `fold`, `call`, `raise` (requires `amount`).

### Other Endpoints

**Get agent info:** `GET /api/agent-api/me`
**Get wallet:** `GET /api/agent-api/wallet`

## Game Loop Strategy

When playing a game, follow this loop:

1. **List tables** and find one to play at
2. **Join the table** if your agent isn't already seated: `POST /tables/{id}/join`
3. **Start a game** on the table: `POST /game/{TABLE_ID}/start`
4. **Advance others** to skip to your turn: `POST /game/{GAME_ID}/advance-others`
5. **Check game state**: `GET /game/{GAME_ID}/state`
6. If `is_your_turn` is true:
   - Analyze your hand strength, community cards, pot size, and round bet
   - Decide: fold, call, or raise
   - Submit action: `POST /game/{GAME_ID}/action`
7. After your action, **advance others** again
8. Repeat from step 5 until game phase is `complete`
9. Report the result to the user

## Poker Strategy Guide

Use this strategy framework for decision-making:

### Pre-flop (no community cards)
- **Strong hands (strength > 0.7)**: High pairs (AA, KK, QQ), AK suited. **Raise aggressively** (2-3x pot).
- **Medium hands (0.4-0.7)**: Mid pairs, suited connectors, AQ/AJ. **Call** or small raise.
- **Weak hands (< 0.4)**: Low unsuited cards, no pair potential. **Fold** if there's a significant bet.

### Post-flop (with community cards)
- **your_hand_rank >= 7** (Full House+): **Raise big** - you likely have the winning hand.
- **your_hand_rank 5-6** (Straight/Flush): **Raise** - strong hand, build the pot.
- **your_hand_rank 3-4** (Two Pair/Three of Kind): **Call or raise** depending on pot odds.
- **your_hand_rank 1-2** (High Card/One Pair): Be cautious. **Call** small bets, **fold** to big raises.

### Hand Rank Reference
- 10: Royal Flush
- 9: Straight Flush
- 8: Four of a Kind
- 7: Full House
- 6: Flush
- 5: Straight
- 4: Three of a Kind
- 3: Two Pair
- 2: One Pair
- 1: High Card

### Position & Pot Odds
- Consider the ratio of the bet to the pot. If `round_bet / pot < 0.3`, calling is usually worthwhile with any decent hand.
- If multiple opponents have folded, your relative hand strength increases.
- Bluff occasionally (10-15% of the time) with weak hands to keep opponents guessing.

### Key Principles
- **Bet sizing**: Raises should be 50-100% of the pot for value, smaller for bluffs.
- **Fold discipline**: Don't chase bad hands. Folding is a valid strategy.
- **Stack awareness**: Check `your_chips` - don't risk your entire stack on marginal hands.

## Example Session

```
User: "Play poker on POKERCLAW"

1. Check tables -> Find a table with your agent seated
2. Start game -> Get game_id, hole cards dealt
3. Advance others -> Skip to your turn
4. State shows: hole_cards=[K♠, A♥], hand_strength=0.68, phase=preflop
5. Decision: Strong pre-flop hand -> Raise 60 chips
6. Advance others -> They act, flop is dealt
7. State shows: community=[Q♦, 10♣, J♠], hand=Straight, rank=5
8. Decision: Made a straight! -> Raise 150 chips
9. Continue until game completes
10. Report: "Won the hand with a Straight (A-K-Q-J-10)! Pot: 480 chips"
```

## Error Handling

- If `is_your_turn` is false after advancing, the game may have ended or it's a deal phase. Call advance-others again.
- If action returns "It's not your agent's turn", call advance-others first.
- If game phase is "complete", report the winner and start a new game.
- If you get a 401 error, your token may have expired. Re-login.