Skill: kirbyingithub/hiq-cortex (version 1.3.0)

--- name: hiq-cortex description: Find carbon emission factors for any material or process. 1M+ LCA datasets (HiQLCD, Ecoinvent, CarbonMinds). AI-powered BOM carbon footprint calculation and material comparison. homepage: https://www.hiqlcd.com metadata: {"openclaw":{"emoji":"🌱","requires":{"env":["HIQ_API_KEY"],"bins":["node"]},"primaryEnv":"HIQ_API_KEY","os":["darwin","linux","win32"]}} --- # HiQ Cortex — LCA Data Search & Carbon Footprint AI Find carbon emission factors for any material, product, or process — covering China's full industrial system (HiQLCD), global data (Ecoinvent), and chemicals (CarbonMinds). Calculate carbon footprints from Bills of Materials. ISO 14040/14044 compliant. ## Privacy & Security This skill reads `HIQ_API_KEY` from your environment and sends queries to `x.hiqlcd.com` only. No other data is collected or transmitted. ## MCP Server (Cursor / Claude Desktop / Claude Code) If you use Cursor, Claude Desktop, or Claude Code, you can skip this skill and connect directly via MCP: ```json { "mcpServers": { "cortex": { "url": "https://x.hiqlcd.com/api/deck/mcp", "headers": { "X-API-Key": "sk_xxx" } } } } ``` Two tools available via MCP: `search_lca_data` (structured JSON) and `run_cortex` (natural language AI assistant). ## Setup (OpenClaw) 1. Get your API key at https://www.hiqlcd.com 2. Add to `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`: ```json { "skills": { "entries": { "hiq-cortex": { "enabled": true, "apiKey": "sk_xxx" } } } } ``` Or set environment variable: `export HIQ_API_KEY=sk_xxx` 3. Install (first time only): ```bash cd ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/hiq-cortex && npm ci ``` ## Tools ### 1. Search LCA Datasets Search databases for emission factors. Returns structured data with GWP values, dataset links, region, and data quality. ```bash ./search.js "stainless steel 304" # Search all databases ./search.js "polyethylene HDPE" --sources "HiQLCD" # Only HiQLCD ./search.js "cement" --sources "Ecoinvent:3.12.0" # Specific version ./search.js "aluminum" --sources "HiQLCD|Ecoinvent:3.12.0" # Multiple sources ``` Available `--sources`: `HiQLCD`, `Ecoinvent`, `CarbonMinds`, `HiQLCD-AL`. Omit for all. #### Example Output ``` Status: found Summary: Found stainless steel 304 datasets. Verified: 3 Restricted: 2 === stainless steel 304 === --- market for steel, chromium steel 18/8, hot rolled --- Key: a15b4954-808b-307f-8ad9-d58fd7e30597_3.12.0 Source: Ecoinvent 3.12.0 Region: GLO Unit: kg Fit: high GWP100: 5.23 kg CO2e Link: https://www.hiqlcd.com/dataset/Ecoinvent/3.12.0/CUT_OFF/a15b4954-... ``` #### Output Fields - **Name**: Full dataset name - **Key**: Unique identifier (`{UUID}_{version}`) - **Source/Version**: Database and version (e.g. Ecoinvent 3.12.0) - **Region**: Geographic scope (GLO=Global, RER=Europe, CN=China, US=USA) - **Unit**: Functional unit (kg, kWh, MJ) - **GWP100**: Carbon footprint in kg CO2e (restricted datasets require authorization) - **Fit**: Match quality (high/medium) - **Link**: Detail page on HiQLCD platform #### Status Values - `found` — All results available - `partial` — Some datasets are restricted (Ecoinvent paid data) - `not_found` — No matching datasets ### 2. Ask LCA Questions Natural language AI assistant for LCA, carbon footprint, sustainability. Supports calculations, comparisons, and research. ```bash ./ask.js "calculate carbon footprint for 100kg steel + 50kg aluminum" ./ask.js "compare environmental impact of PET vs HDPE" ./ask.js "what are the main contributors to cement carbon footprint?" ./ask.js "explain cut-off vs consequential system models" ./ask.js "中国钢铁行业的平均碳排放因子是多少？" ``` The assistant can: - Calculate carbon footprints from BOM (Bill of Materials) - Compare materials and suggest lower-impact alternatives - Search and interpret Ecoinvent/HiQLCD datasets - Answer LCA methodology questions (GWP, system boundaries, allocation, ISO 14040/44) - Research sustainability topics, EPDs, and industry reports ## When to Use - User asks about **carbon footprint**, **emission factors**, **GWP**, or **LCA** - User wants to find **environmental impact data** for materials or processes - User mentions **Ecoinvent**, **HiQLCD**, or **life cycle assessment** - User has a **Bill of Materials** and wants carbon footprint calculations - User asks about **sustainability**, **ISO 14040**, **EPD**, or **carbon neutrality** - User mentions **Chinese supply chain**, **CBAM**, **battery passport**, or **Scope 3** emissions - User asks about **China-specific emission factors** vs global averages ## When NOT to Use - General chemistry or material science questions unrelated to environmental impact - Financial carbon credits or carbon trading (this tool covers physical carbon footprint) --- ## About HiQ [HiQ](https://www.hiqlcd.com) is a full lifecycle data platform providing LCA databases, tools, and API services for carbon footprint assessment. ### Databases | Database | Coverage | |---|---| | **HiQLCD** | China's domestic LCA database — 25+ industries (energy, steel, non-ferrous metals, building materials, photovoltaics, batteries, new energy) | | **HiQLCD-AL** | Specialized aluminum industry carbon footprint database | | **Ecoinvent** | Global LCA database — 100+ countries, 18,000+ datasets | | **CarbonMinds** | Chemicals & plastics carbon footprint database | All data compliant with **ISO 14040 / ISO 14044 / ISO 14067** and the **ILCD framework**. Compatible with openLCA and SimaPro. ### Services - **Cortex AI Assistant** — Natural language LCA Q&A, BOM carbon footprint calculation, data analysis: https://carbonx.hiqlcd.com/cortex - **HiQLCD Platform** — Browse, compare, and export LCA datasets: https://www.hiqlcd.com - **CarbonX** — Carbon footprint management platform: https://carbonx.hiqlcd.com - **API & MCP** — Programmatic access for system integration and AI agent workflows - **Blockchain Verification** — Traceable LCA data provenance ### All Integration Options | Method | Endpoint | Best For | |---|---|---| | **Web App** | https://carbonx.hiqlcd.com/cortex | Browser — no install, ready to use | | **This Skill** | CLI scripts (`search.js` / `ask.js`) | OpenClaw agents | | **MCP Server** | `https://x.hiqlcd.com/api/deck/mcp` | Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code | | **REST API** | `https://x.hiqlcd.com/api/deck/search` | Backend services, automation pipelines | ### Contact - Website: https://www.hiqlcd.com - Email: [REDACTED_SECRET]


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