freeAPI: The Sovereign Client

freeAPI: The Sovereign Client

freeAPI is a direct execution engine for OpenClaw. It bypasses middleware, gateways, and data harvesters. With freeAPI, your agent connects directly from localhost to any API using its official OpenAPI/Swagger specification.

Philosophy

• Sovereign: You own the connection. No third-party server mediates your requests.
• Private: API keys stay in your local .env file. They are never sent to a gateway.
• Spec-Driven: Just provide an OpenAPI spec URL or file. freeAPI figures out the rest.

Agent Usage (Natural Language)

Agents should integrate freeAPI seamlessly into the conversation.

1. Onboarding (The "Integral" Method)

Do not ask users to run raw CLI commands unless they prefer it. Instead, guide them conversationally:

1. Ask: "Which service do you want to connect? (e.g., GitHub, Stripe, OpenAI)"
2. Prompt: "Please provide your API key for [Service]. I will save it securely to your local .env file."
3. Action: Use the write or edit tool to append the key to .env.
   • Format: SERVICE_NAME_KEY=value (e.g., GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_...)
4. Confirm: "Key saved. You can now use freeAPI with [Service]."

2. Execution

When a user asks to perform an action (e.g., "Check my GitHub issues"):

1. Locate Spec: Find the OpenAPI spec URL (e.g., https://api.github.com/openapi/v3).
2. Check Keys: Verify the key exists in .env. If not, trigger the Onboarding flow above.
3. Run: Use node skills/freeAPI/index.js run with the spec and parameters.

Example Agent Thought Process:

User wants to list Stripe payments. I need the Stripe OpenAPI spec. I'll check .env for STRIPE_SECRET_KEY. It's missing. I will ask the user for it now, then save it, then run the listPayments operation.

User Guide (CLI Fallback)

For power users who prefer the terminal, the CLI is available.

Setup: node skills/freeAPI/index.js setup (Interactive checklist) Run: node skills/freeAPI/index.js run ...

Why Not Middleware?

Middleware services introduce latency, dependency, and privacy risks. freeAPI eliminates these by running entirely on your machine.