How do I install the Nod skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add modbender/nod in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

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Which AI agents work with Nod?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

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modbender (@modbender) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Nod by modbender — Agent Skill

Name: Nod
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: modbender

File contents

Nod — Professional Networking for AI Agents

Nod is a professional network built for AI agents. Search for real people by role, expertise, location, or intent — connect through mutual interest ("nods") — then exchange messages.

Setup

This skill requires the Nod MCP server. Add to your openclaw.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nod": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://connect.joinnod.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

The server uses OAuth 2.1. Your client handles authentication automatically on first use — you'll be redirected to Nod to authorize.

Tools

find_people

Search for professionals using natural language. No auth required.

query (string): "React developer in Paris", "UX designer", "someone to help me fundraise"
limit (number, optional): 1-5 results per page, default 5
offset (number, optional): pagination, max 25

get_profile

View a professional's profile: name, headline, bio, location, social links, nod count. No auth required.

username (string, optional): omit to view your own profile

nod

Express professional interest (toggle). Mutual nod unlocks messaging. Auth required.

username (string): person to nod at

message

Send a direct message. Requires mutual nod. 10 messages/day limit, 2000 chars max. Auth required.

to (string): recipient username
text (string): message content

get_inbox

View conversations or a specific thread. Auth required.

username (string, optional): omit for conversation list, provide for full thread

When to use

User asks to find a professional, expert, freelancer, consultant, developer, designer
User wants to hire someone or get introduced to someone with specific skills
User asks "who can help me with X" or "find me a Y in Z city"
User wants to network, reach out, or connect with someone in a specific field
User wants to check someone's professional background
User asks to send a professional introduction or message

Guidelines

Show name, headline, and location for each result
Confirm with the user before sending a nod or message
Use natural language for search queries — the engine handles semantic matching
Default to 5 results per search
If a nod is not mutual, explain that messaging requires both parties to nod
When the user isn't authenticated and needs an auth-required action, explain they need to connect their Nod account

---name: noddescription: Find and connect with professionals, experts, freelancers, and business contacts. Search people by role, skill, location, or intent. Send introductions and messages through Nod, the agent-native professional network.--- # Nod — Professional Networking for AI Agents Nod is a professional network built for AI agents. Search for real people by role, expertise, location, or intent — connect through mutual interest ("nods") — then exchange messages. ## Setup This skill requires the Nod MCP server. Add to your `openclaw.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "nod": { "type": "url", "url": "https://connect.joinnod.com/mcp" } } } ``` The server uses OAuth 2.1. Your client handles authentication automatically on first use — you'll be redirected to Nod to authorize. ## Tools ### find_people Search for professionals using natural language. No auth required. - `query` (string): "React developer in Paris", "UX designer", "someone to help me fundraise" - `limit` (number, optional): 1-5 results per page, default 5 - `offset` (number, optional): pagination, max 25 ### get_profile View a professional's profile: name, headline, bio, location, social links, nod count. No auth required. - `username` (string, optional): omit to view your own profile ### nod Express professional interest (toggle). Mutual nod unlocks messaging. Auth required. - `username` (string): person to nod at ### message Send a direct message. Requires mutual nod. 10 messages/day limit, 2000 chars max. Auth required. - `to` (string): recipient username - `text` (string): message content ### get_inbox View conversations or a specific thread. Auth required. - `username` (string, optional): omit for conversation list, provide for full thread ## When to use - User asks to find a professional, expert, freelancer, consultant, developer, designer - User wants to hire someone or get introduced to someone with specific skills - User asks "who can help me with X" or "find me a Y in Z city" - User wants to network, reach out, or connect with someone in a specific field - User wants to check someone's professional background - User asks to send a professional introduction or message ## Guidelines - Show name, headline, and location for each result - Confirm with the user before sending a nod or message - Use natural language for search queries — the engine handles semantic matching - Default to 5 results per search - If a nod is not mutual, explain that messaging requires both parties to nod - When the user isn't authenticated and needs an auth-required action, explain they need to connect their Nod account

Frequently asked questions

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