discogs-claw_skill

Overview

This skill lets you search Discogs for vinyl release price suggestions using simple curl-based calls. It returns structured pricing data (low, median, high) and basic release metadata so you can estimate market value quickly. It is lightweight, relies on the Discogs API token, and outputs JSON suitable for scripts or integrations.

How this skill works

You supply a JSON search query (for example, artist and title) to the skill, which calls the Discogs API with curl. The skill parses the API response with jq and extracts a matching release ID, title, year, and price suggestions by condition. Output is a compact JSON object containing low, median, high prices and currency for downstream use.

When to use it

• Quickly estimate vinyl prices before buying or listing records.
• Automate price lookups in inventory or cataloging tools.
• Integrate Discogs price data into a command-line workflow or scripts.
• Validate pricing trends for specific releases or pressings.

Best practices

• Provide precise search queries (artist + title + year/format) to improve match accuracy.
• Store your DISCOGS_TOKEN in an environment variable to avoid exposing credentials.
• Rate-limit automated calls to comply with Discogs API terms.
• Parse and handle missing fields gracefully when a release match is not found.

Example use cases

• Pipe a JSON query to the skill to get instant low/median/high price estimates for a record.
• Integrate into a batch script that enriches an inventory CSV with Discogs price suggestions.
• Use in a listing workflow to set competitive prices based on median values.
• Build a lightweight price-check endpoint that returns JSON for UI display or alerts.