Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Test webhooks and expose local services using HookCatch - a developer-friendly webhook testing tool
Test webhooks and expose local services using HookCatch - a developer-friendly webhook testing tool
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Then review README.md for any prerequisites, environment setup, or post-install checks. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Then review README.md for any prerequisites, environment setup, or post-install checks. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
HookCatch is a webhook testing and localhost tunneling tool that lets you: Create webhook bins to capture and inspect HTTP requests Tunnel your localhost to test webhooks locally Manage bins and view captured requests programmatically Perfect for testing webhook integrations (Stripe, Twilio, GitHub, etc.) from your OpenClaw skills.
Authenticate with HookCatch: hookcatch login # Or use API token (recommended for automation): hookcatch token generate export HOOKCATCH_API_KEY="hc_live_..." Create a webhook bin: hookcatch bin create --name "Test Stripe Webhooks" # Returns: https://hookcatch.dev/b/abc123xyz View created bins: hookcatch bin list View captured requests: hookcatch bin requests abc123xyz --format json OR hookcatch bin requests --binId abc123xyz --format json
Create a new webhook bin: hookcatch bin create [--name "My Bin"] [--private] [--password "secret"] [--format json] Options: --name: Optional bin name for organization --private: Create private bin (PLUS+ tier required) --password: Set password for private bin (min 4 chars) --format: Output format (json recommended for automation) Returns: Bin ID, webhook URL, and view URL List your bins: hookcatch bin list [--format json] Shows all your bins with request counts and status. Get requests for a bin: hookcatch bin requests <binId> [--limit 50] [--format json|table] [--method GET] [--password "secret"] Options: --limit: Number of requests to fetch (default: 50) --format: Output format - json for scripts, table for viewing --method: Filter by HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.) --password: Password for private bins (if required; owners can use their auth token) Show a single request: hookcatch request <requestId> <binId> [--format json|pretty] [--password "secret"] Delete a bin: hookcatch bin delete <binId> --yes Update a bin: hookcatch bin update <binId> --name "New Name" hookcatch bin update <binId> --private --password "secret123" hookcatch bin update <binId> --public Show a single request: hookcatch request <requestId> <binId> [--format json|pretty] Replay a request to a new URL: hookcatch replay <binId> <requestId> <url> hookcatch replay --binId <binId> --requestId <requestId> --url <url>
Expose your localhost: hookcatch tunnel 3000 # Creates: https://hookcatch.dev/tunnel/xyz789 List active tunnels: hookcatch tunnel list Stop a tunnel: hookcatch stop <tunnelId> Forward incoming requests from the public URL to your local port 3000. Tunnel limits: FREE: 5 min/session, 3 sessions/day PLUS: 1h/session, unlimited PRO/ENTERPRISE: Unlimited
Generate long-lived API token: hookcatch token generate # Store the token for automation export HOOKCATCH_API_KEY="hc_live_..." Check token status: hookcatch token status Revoke token: hookcatch token revoke --yes Account status: hookcatch status hookcatch whoami
# Create a bin for Stripe BIN_URL=$(hookcatch bin create --name "Stripe Test" --format json | jq -r '.url') # Use this URL in Stripe dashboard as webhook endpoint echo "Configure Stripe webhooks to: $BIN_URL" # Wait for webhooks... sleep 10 # Fetch and analyze captured webhooks hookcatch bin requests abc123xyz --format json | jq '.[] | {event: .body.type, amount: .body.data.object.amount}'
# Start your local API on port 8000 # python -m http.server 8000 & # Expose it via tunnel hookcatch tunnel 8000 --password <password> # Now external services can reach your local API via: # https://hookcatch.dev/tunnel/xyz789
# Create bin hookcatch bin create --name "GitHub Webhooks" # In GitHub repo settings, add webhook URL # Trigger events (push, PR, etc.) # View requests hookcatch bin requests abc123xyz --method POST --limit 10
When building OpenClaw skills that need to test webhooks: // In your skill script import { exec } from 'child_process'; import { promisify } from 'util'; const execAsync = promisify(exec); // Create a bin const { stdout } = await execAsync('hookcatch bin create --format json'); const { binId, url } = JSON.parse(stdout); // Use the webhook URL in your integration console.log(`Webhook URL: ${url}`); // Later, fetch requests const { stdout: requests } = await execAsync( `hookcatch bin requests ${binId} --format json` ); const captured = JSON.parse(requests); // Process captured webhooks for (const req of captured) { console.log(`${req.method} ${req.path}: ${JSON.stringify(req.body)}`); }
HOOKCATCH_API_KEY - API token for authentication (recommended for automation) HOOKCATCH_API_URL - Override API URL (default: https://api.hookcatch.dev)
No more ngrok setup: Use HookCatch tunnels for quick local testing Webhook inspection: See exactly what Stripe/Twilio/etc. is sending Automation-friendly: JSON output for easy parsing in skills Private bins: Keep your test data secure with password protection Fast & simple: One command to create bins or tunnels
Documentation: https://docs.hookcatch.dev Discord: Join #hookcatch in OpenClaw Discord GitHub: https://github.com/hookcatch/cli Email: support@hookcatch.dev
Use API tokens for skills: Generate a token once and use it in HOOKCATCH_API_KEY JSON format for automation: Always use --format json when parsing in scripts Private bins for sensitive data: Use --private for production webhook testing Clean up after testing: Delete bins with hookcatch bin delete to stay within limits Built for OpenClaw by the HookCatch team ๐ช
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