forum-research_skill

This skill enables secure, read-only research of forum.dfinity.org by browsing topics and users using authenticated GET requests.

Shell

9

GitHub Stars

4

Bundled Files

2 months ago

Catalog Refreshed

4 months ago

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Readme & install

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Installation

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npx veilstrat add skill jorgenbuilder/icp-skills --skill forum-research

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Overview

This skill performs read-only research on forum.dfinity.org (Discourse). It authenticates, navigates, and reads forum pages using authenticated browsing and Discourse JSON endpoints to produce summaries, searches, and analyses. It never posts or modifies forum content and enforces strict read-only guardrails.

How this skill works

Start each session by launching the embedded browser and logging in with username/password to access protected content. The skill prefers Discourse JSON endpoints (append .json to topic, user, or latest pages) for structured data but can also snapshot and read rendered pages. All actions use GET requests except the mandatory login POST; any request that would modify content is refused.

When to use it

Summarize or analyze discussion threads, replies, or user profiles on forum.dfinity.org
Search the forum for mentions, topics, or discussions by keyword or user
Gather structured topic or user data via Discourse .json endpoints
Monitor the latest posts or trending topics while authenticated
Investigate thread history, vote counts, and reply timelines without posting

Best practices

Always call agent-browser launch before any other browser command
Log in immediately using the username/password option and confirm the account dropdown is visible
Prefer .json endpoints for reliable, structured data (topic, user, latest)
Periodically verify the session is still logged in; re-authenticate if you see Sign Up / Log In buttons
If you encounter navigation or element errors, retry, relaunch the browser, or take a fresh snapshot

Example use cases

Fetch and summarize a specific topic thread using /t/<slug>/<id>.json
Retrieve a user's public profile and recent activity from /u/<username>.json
Search latest discussions and extract recurring themes from /latest.json
Verify whether a session is authenticated by checking the top-right account dropdown or user JSON
Audit a series of forum threads for sentiment, key contributors, and timelines without posting

FAQ

No. The skill is strictly read-only and will refuse any request to create or modify forum content.

What if I get 'Browser not launched' or pages return empty content?

Call agent-browser launch first, then re-authenticate. Empty results usually mean you are not logged in; log in and retry.