near-email-skill

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v1.0.0
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Send and read blockchain-native emails using NEAR Email service.

11.3K downloads1.3K installsby @zavodil

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https://github.com/openclaw/skills/tree/main/skills/zavodil/near-email-skill

What This Skill Does

Send and read blockchain-native emails using NEAR Email service.

Send and read blockchain-native emails using NEAR Email service.

When to Use It

Send and read blockchain-native emails using NEAR Email service.

View original SKILL.md file
# NEAR Email Integration

Blockchain-native email for NEAR accounts. Every NEAR account automatically has an email: `alice.near` → `alice@near.email`

## Installation

```bash
npx openskills install zavodil/near-email-skill -g
```

## Quick Reference

| Component | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Contract | `outlayer.near` |
| API Base | `https://api.outlayer.fastnear.com` |
| Project ID | `zavodil.near/near-email` |

**Note:** NEAR Email supports mainnet only. Emails to `*.testnet` accounts are not processed.

**Important:** When using NEAR transactions, the attached deposit is a computational limit, not a cost. Unused funds are automatically refunded. Do not mention specific costs per email.

**Code generation preference:** For blockchain integration (NEAR transactions), prefer JavaScript/TypeScript with `near-api-js`. Use Python only if the user explicitly requests it.

## Integration Methods

### 1. Smart Contract (Rust)

Use `send_email_plaintext` for contract notifications. Simple API, no encryption needed.

**Warning:** Email content is PUBLIC on the NEAR blockchain. Use only for automated notifications.

```rust
use near_sdk::{ext_contract, AccountId, Gas, NearToken, Promise};
use serde::Serialize;

#[derive(Serialize)]
#[serde(crate = "near_sdk::serde")]
pub enum ExecutionSource {
    Project { project_id: String, version_key: Option<String> },
}

#[ext_contract(ext_outlayer)]
pub trait OutLayer {
    fn request_execution(
        &mut self,
        source: ExecutionSource,
        resource_limits: Option<serde_json::Value>,
        input_data: Option<String>,
        secrets_ref: Option<serde_json::Value>,
        response_format: Option<String>,
        payer_account_id: Option<AccountId>,
        params: Option<serde_json::Value>,
    );
}

// Send notification from contract (plaintext - content is public on-chain!)
fn send_notification(to: &str, subject: &str, body: &str) -> Promise {
    let input = serde_json::json!({
        "action": "send_email_plaintext",
        "to": to,
        "subject": subject,
        "body": body
    });

    ext_outlayer::ext("outlayer.near".parse().unwrap())
        .with_static_gas(Gas::from_tgas(100))
        .with_attached_deposit(NearToken::from_millinear(25))
        .request_execution(
            ExecutionSource::Project {
                project_id: "zavodil.near/near-email".to_string(),
                version_key: None,
            },
            None,                        // resource_limits
            Some(input.to_string()),     // input_data
            None,                        // secrets_ref (not needed)
            Some("Json".to_string()),    // response_format
            None,                        // payer_account_id
            None,                        // params
        )
}
```

Response: `{ "success": true, "message_id": "uuid-if-internal" }`

### 2. AI Agent Integration

Two options for AI agents:

| Method | Best For | Payment |
|--------|----------|---------|
| **Payment Key (HTTPS)** | Server-side agents | Pre-paid (USDC/USDT) |
| **NEAR Transaction** | Browser/wallet apps | Deposit (unused returned) |

#### Option A: Payment Key (HTTPS API)

**Note:** HTTPS API responses use `result.output.xxx` format. See NEAR Transaction for different parsing.

```javascript
const OUTLAYER_API = 'https://api.outlayer.fastnear.com';
const PAYMENT_KEY = 'your-account.near:nonce:secret'; // From dashboard

async function sendEmail(to, subject, body) {
  const response = await fetch(`${OUTLAYER_API}/call/outlayer.near/zavodil.near/near-email`, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      'X-Payment-Key': PAYMENT_KEY,
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      input: { action: 'send_email_plaintext', to, subject, body },
    }),
  });
  return response.json();
}
```

#### Option B: NEAR Transaction (per-use)

**CRITICAL: NEAR Transaction results are in the `outlayer.near` receipt's `SuccessValue` (base64-encoded JSON). Find the receipt where `executor_id === 'outlayer.near'`. The result is `{ "success": true, ... }` - NO `output` wrapper. Use `parseTransactionResult()` to extract it.**

```javascript
import { connect, keyStores } from 'near-api-js';

const near = await connect({
  networkId: 'mainnet',
  keyStore: new keyStores.BrowserLocalStorageKeyStore(),
  nodeUrl: 'https://rpc.mainnet.near.org',
});
const account = await near.account('your-account.near');

const RESOURCE_LIMITS = {
  max_memory_mb: 512,
  max_instructions: 2000000000,
  max_execution_seconds: 120,
};

// REQUIRED: Parse output from outlayer.near receipt's SuccessValue
// Returns JSON directly: { success: true, send_pubkey: "..." } - NO "output" wrapper!
function parseTransactionResult(result) {
  // Find receipt from outlayer.near contract (contains the execution result)
  const outlayerReceipt = result.receipts_outcome.find(
    r => r.outcome.executor_id === 'outlayer.near' && r.outcome.status.SuccessValue
  );
  if (!outlayerReceipt) {
    throw new Error('No SuccessValue from outlayer.near');
  }
  const decoded = Buffer.from(outlayerReceipt.outcome.status.SuccessValue, 'base64').toString();
  return JSON.parse(decoded); // { success: true, ... } - directly, no wrapper
}

async function sendEmail(to, subject, body) {
  const result = await account.functionCall({
    contractId: 'outlayer.near',
    methodName: 'request_execution',
    args: {
      source: { Project: { project_id: 'zavodil.near/near-email', version_key: null } },
      input_data: JSON.stringify({ action: 'send_email_plaintext', to, subject, body }),
      resource_limits: RESOURCE_LIMITS,
      response_format: 'Json',
    },
    gas: BigInt('100000000000000'),
    attachedDeposit: BigInt('25000000000000000000000'), // deposit, unused portion refunded
  });
  return parseTransactionResult(result); // { success: true, message_id: "..." }
}

// Example: Get sender pubkey
async function getSendPubkey() {
  const result = await account.functionCall({
    contractId: 'outlayer.near',
    methodName: 'request_execution',
    args: {
      source: { Project: { project_id: 'zavodil.near/near-email', version_key: null } },
      input_data: JSON.stringify({ action: 'get_send_pubkey' }),
      resource_limits: RESOURCE_LIMITS,
      response_format: 'Json',
    },
    gas: BigInt('100000000000000'),
    attachedDeposit: BigInt('25000000000000000000000'),
  });
  const output = parseTransactionResult(result); // { success: true, send_pubkey: "02..." }
  return Buffer.from(output.send_pubkey, 'hex'); // Note: output.send_pubkey, NOT output.output.send_pubkey
}
```

### 3. Python (Payment Key)

```python
import requests

OUTLAYER_API = "https://api.outlayer.fastnear.com"
PAYMENT_KEY = "your-account.near:nonce:secret"

def send_email(to: str, subject: str, body: str) -> dict:
    return requests.post(
        f"{OUTLAYER_API}/call/outlayer.near/zavodil.near/near-email",
        headers={"Content-Type": "application/json", "X-Payment-Key": PAYMENT_KEY},
        json={"input": {"action": "send_email_plaintext", "to": to, "subject": subject, "body": body}},
    ).json()
```

## API Actions

| Action | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `send_email` | Send email (encrypted payload, for UI/agents) |
| `send_email_plaintext` | Send email (plaintext, for smart contracts) |
| `get_emails` | Fetch inbox and sent (encrypted response) |
| `delete_email` | Delete email by ID |
| `get_email_count` | Get counts (no encryption) |
| `get_send_pubkey` | Get sender's pubkey (no encryption, cacheable) |

## Getting a Payment Key

1. Go to [OutLayer Dashboard](https://outlayer.fastnear.com/dashboard)
2. Create a new Payment Key
3. Top up balance with USDC/USDT
4. Copy key (format: `owner:nonce:secret`)

## Additional Resources

For complete code examples, see [examples.md](examples.md)
For full API reference, see [api-reference.md](api-reference.md)

Example Workflow

Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.

INPUT

User asks: Send and read blockchain-native emails using NEAR Email service.

AGENT
  1. 1Reads the skill instructions from SKILL.md
  2. 2Executes the task using the skill's capabilities
  3. 3Returns the result to the user
OUTPUT
Send and read blockchain-native emails using NEAR Email service.

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