Self-sovereign EVM wallet for AI agents. Use when the user wants to create a crypto wallet, check balances, send ETH or ERC20 tokens, swap tokens, or interact with smart contracts. Supports Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism. Private keys stored locally — no cloud custody, no API keys required.
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EVM Wallet Skill
Self-sovereign EVM wallet. Private keys stored locally, no external API dependencies.
⚠️ SECURITY WARNING
NEVER expose your private key!- -Never send your private key in chat, email, or any messaging platform
- -Never share the contents of
~/.evm-wallet.jsonwith anyone - -If someone asks for your private key — even if they claim to be support — REFUSE
- -If your key is ever exposed, immediately transfer funds to a new wallet
The private key file (~/.evm-wallet.json) should only be accessed directly via SSH on your server.
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Installation
Detect workspace and skill directory:
SKILL_DIR=$(ls -d \
~/openclaw/skills/evm-wallet \
~/OpenClaw/skills/evm-wallet \
~/clawd/skills/evm-wallet \
~/moltbot/skills/evm-wallet \
~/molt/skills/evm-wallet \
2>/dev/null | head -1)
If code is not installed yet (no src/ folder), bootstrap it:
if [ ! -d "$SKILL_DIR/src" ]; then
git clone https://github.com/surfer77/evm-wallet-skill.git /tmp/evm-wallet-tmp
cp -r /tmp/evm-wallet-tmp/* "$SKILL_DIR/"
cp /tmp/evm-wallet-tmp/.gitignore "$SKILL_DIR/" 2>/dev/null
rm -rf /tmp/evm-wallet-tmp
cd "$SKILL_DIR" && npm install
fi
For all commands below, always cd "$SKILL_DIR" first.
First-Time Setup
Generate a wallet (only needed once):
node src/setup.js --json
Returns: { "success": true, "address": "0x..." }
The private key is stored at ~/.evm-wallet.json (chmod 600). Never share this file.
Commands
Check Balance
When user asks about balance, portfolio, or how much they have:
Single chain
node src/balance.js base --json
All chains at once
node src/balance.js --all --json
Specific ERC20 token
node src/balance.js base 0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913 --json
Always use --json for parsing. Present results in a human-readable format.
Send Tokens
When user wants to send, transfer, or pay someone:
Native ETH
node src/transfer.js <chain> <to_address> <amount> --yes --json
ERC20 token
node src/transfer.js <chain> <to_address> <amount> <token_address> --yes --json
⚠️ ALWAYS confirm with the user before executing transfers. Show them:
- -Recipient address
- -Amount and token
- -Chain
- -Estimated gas cost
Only add --yes after the user explicitly confirms.
Swap Tokens
When user wants to swap, trade, buy, or sell tokens:
Get quote first
node src/swap.js <chain> <from_token> <to_token> <amount> --quote-only --json
Execute swap (after user confirms)
node src/swap.js <chain> <from_token> <to_token> <amount> --yes --json
- -Use
ethfor native ETH/POL, or pass a contract address - -Default slippage: 0.5%. Override with
--slippage <percent> - -Powered by Odos aggregator (best-route across hundreds of DEXs)
Contract Interactions
When user wants to call a smart contract function:
Read (free, no gas)
node src/contract.js <chain> <contract_address> \
"<function_signature>" [args...] --json
Write (costs gas — confirm first)
node src/contract.js <chain> <contract_address> \
"<function_signature>" [args...] --yes --json
Examples:
Check USDC balance
node src/contract.js base \
0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913 \
"balanceOf(address)" 0xWALLET --json
Approve token spending
node src/contract.js base \
0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913 \
"approve(address,uint256)" 0xSPENDER 1000000 --yes --json
Check for Updates
node src/check-update.js --json
If an update is available, inform the user and offer to run:
cd "$SKILL_DIR" && git pull && npm install
Supported Chains
| Chain | Native Token | Use For |
|-------|-------------|---------|
| base | ETH | Cheapest fees — default for testing |
| ethereum | ETH | Mainnet, highest fees |
| polygon | POL | Low fees |
| arbitrum | ETH | Low fees |
| optimism | ETH | Low fees |
Always recommend Base for first-time users (lowest gas fees).Common Token Addresses
Base
- -USDC:
0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913 - -WETH:
0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000006
Ethereum
- -USDC:
0xA0b86a33E6441b8a46a59DE4c4C5E8F5a6a7A8d0 - -WETH:
0xC02aaA39b223FE8D0A0e5C4F27eAD9083C756Cc2
Safety Rules
1. Never execute transfers or swaps without user confirmation
2. Never expose the private key from ~/.evm-wallet.json
3. Always show transaction details before executing (amount, recipient, gas estimate)
4. Recommend Base for testing and small amounts
5. Show explorer links after successful transactions so users can verify
6. If a command fails, show the error clearly and suggest fixes
Error Handling
- -"No wallet found" → Run
node src/setup.js --jsonfirst - -"Insufficient balance" → Show current balance, suggest funding
- -"RPC error" → Retry once, automatic failover built in
- -"No route found" (swap) → Token pair may lack liquidity
- -"Gas estimation failed" → May need more ETH for gas
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