Purpose
This skill allows OpenClaw to handle NFT-related tasks on blockchain networks, including minting, transferring, querying, and managing NFTs using web3 protocols.
When to Use
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When building applications that require NFT creation, such as digital art marketplaces or collectibles.
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For querying NFT ownership or metadata in blockchain projects.
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In scenarios involving crypto wallets or smart contracts where NFTs need to be transferred or verified.
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During integration with dApps to automate NFT interactions on networks like Ethereum or Solana.
Key Capabilities
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Mint new NFTs on supported blockchains (e.g., Ethereum via ERC-721 standard).
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Transfer NFTs between wallet addresses with gas fee estimation.
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Retrieve and display NFT metadata, including token URI and owner details.
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Validate NFT existence and ownership using blockchain queries.
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Interact with smart contracts for advanced operations, like approving transfers.
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Specific: Supports networks via flags (e.g., --network ethereum for EVM chains or --network solana for SPL tokens).
Usage Patterns
Always initialize with authentication by setting the environment variable $NFT_API_KEY before commands. For scripts, wrap calls in error-handling blocks to manage network failures.
To mint an NFT programmatically:
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Export the key: export NFT_API_KEY=your_api_key
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Use in a script: claw nft create --network ethereum --wallet 0xYourWalletAddress
For querying, chain commands: First, fetch metadata, then process it. Example pattern for automation: Use claw nft query in loops for batch ownership checks, ensuring rate limits (e.g., <10 calls/min on Ethereum).
Config format: Use JSON files for metadata, e.g., {"name": "MyNFT", "description": "Token description", "image": "ipfs://hash"} . Load via --metadata path/to/file.json .
Common Commands/API
CLI Command: claw nft create --network <chain> --wallet <address> --metadata <file.json>
Flags: --network (e.g., ethereum, solana), --gas-limit 210000 for custom gas, --dry-run to simulate without executing. Example: claw nft create --network ethereum --wallet 0x123abc --metadata nft_data.json (creates and returns token ID).
CLI Command: claw nft transfer --network <chain> --from <sender_address> --to <receiver_address> --tokenId <id>
Flags: --approve-first to handle approvals, --gas-price 20gwei for priority. Example: claw nft transfer --network ethereum --from 0x123abc --to 0x456def --tokenId 1
API Endpoint: POST /api/nft/create
Body: {"network": "ethereum", "wallet": "0x123abc", "metadata": {"name": "ArtPiece"}}
Headers: Include Authorization: Bearer $NFT_API_KEY . Response: JSON with { "tokenId": "123", "transactionHash": "0xhash" }.
API Endpoint: GET /api/nft/{tokenId}/metadata
Query Params: ?network=ethereum. Example: curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $NFT_API_KEY" https://api.openclaw.com/api/nft/123/metadata
Authentication: Required for all; set $NFT_API_KEY as an environment variable. For config, use a .env file: NFT_API_KEY=sk_123abc .
Integration Notes
Integrate by importing the skill in OpenClaw workflows, e.g., via import skill nft in scripts. Ensure blockchain RPC endpoints are configured, like setting $ETHEREUM_RPC_URL=https://mainnet.infura.io/v3/your_project_id .
For smart contracts: Provide ABI in a JSON config file, e.g., {"abi": [{"constant": true, "inputs": [], "name": "ownerOf", "outputs": [{"name": "", "type": "address"}], "type": "function"} ] } , and pass with --abi path/to/abi.json .
Combine with other skills: Use alongside "blockchain" cluster skills for wallet management—e.g., first call claw wallet balance to check funds, then claw nft create .
Testing: Run in a testnet environment by adding --testnet flag, which switches to networks like Goerli (for Ethereum).
Error Handling
Always use try-catch blocks for commands, e.g., in Python scripts: try: subprocess.run(['claw', 'nft', 'create', '--network', 'ethereum']) except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e: print(e.output) .
Common errors:
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Network issues: Check for "connection refused" by verifying $ETHEREUM_RPC_URL and retry with exponential backoff (e.g., wait 5s, then 10s).
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Invalid inputs: Validate wallet addresses with regex (e.g., if not re.match(r'^0x[a-fA-F0-9]{40}$', address): raise ValueError before commands.
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Authentication failures: If $NFT_API_KEY is missing, commands return 401; handle by prompting for setup or exiting gracefully.
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Gas errors: For "insufficient funds", advise checking balances first with claw nft estimate-gas --network ethereum --command create .
Prescriptive: Before any operation, run a health check: claw nft status --network ethereum to verify node connectivity.
Concrete Usage Examples
Minting an NFT on Ethereum:
Set up: export NFT_API_KEY=your_key and prepare metadata in metadata.json as {"name": "OpenClawArt", "description": "AI-generated piece"} .
Command: claw nft create --network ethereum --wallet 0xYourWallet --metadata metadata.json
This mints the NFT, outputs the token ID, and signs the transaction using your wallet.
Transferring an NFT:
Prerequisites: Ensure the sender has approved the transfer.
Command: claw nft transfer --network ethereum --from 0xSenderWallet --to 0xReceiverWallet --tokenId 42 --approve-first
This transfers the specified NFT, handles gas automatically, and returns the transaction hash for verification.
Graph Relationships
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Related to: blockchain cluster (e.g., shares dependencies with wallet and smart-contract skills).
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Tags: blockchain, nft, crypto (connects to other skills via these for combined queries).
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Connected skills: wallet (for funding operations), smart-contracts (for custom NFT logic), and web3 (for broader ecosystem integration).