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The official Messari skill for OpenClaw allows you to access Messari’s data and insights directly from OpenClaw authenticated with x402 or a Messari API key. Answer crypto questions using the Messari API: 34,000+ assets, 210+ exchanges, 14 data services covering market metrics, social sentiment, research, on-chain analytics, fundraising, governance, and more.

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Prerequisites

For Authentication you’ll need either a wallet with USDC on Base for x402 or a Messari API key.

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Installation

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1. Install the Messari Skill

Add the Messari Skill to your OpenClaw project. In the project directory, run the following command: 
mkdir -p skills/messari && curl -o skills/messari/SKILL.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/messari/skills/refs/heads/master/openclaw-skill/SKILL.md
Install Command

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2. Add the environment variables

Next in your openclaw.json file, add the respective environment variables for your authentication method. X402_PRIVATE_KEY: The private key of your x402 wallet. MESSARI_API_KEY: The API key of your Messari account. 
nano ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json

{
    "skills": {
        "install": {
        "nodeManager": "npm"
        },
        "entries": {
        "messari": {
            "enabled": true,
            "env": {
            "X402_PRIVATE_KEY": "" // Add this for x402 authentication, add MESSARI_API_KEY instead for API key authentication
            }
        }
        }
    }
}
Restart OpenClaw to apply the changes. And check that the skill is installed. OpenClaw Skill Installed

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Usage

And now you’re ready to ask Messari anything about crypto. Messari Skill Answer Messari Skill Answer