ably-automation
npx machina-cli add skill ranbot-ai/awesome-skills/ably-automation --openclawAbly Automation via Rube MCP
Automate Ably operations through Composio's Ably toolkit via Rube MCP.
Toolkit docs: composio.dev/toolkits/ably
Prerequisites
- Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
- Active Ably connection via
RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONSwith toolkitably - Always call
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLSfirst to get current tool schemas
Setup
Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.
- Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLSresponds - Call
RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONSwith toolkitably - If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete setup
- Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
Tool Discovery
Always discover available tools before executing workflows:
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS
queries: [{use_case: "Ably operations", known_fields: ""}]
session: {generate_id: true}
This returns available tool slugs, input schemas, recommended execution plans, and known pitfalls.
Core Workflow Pattern
Step 1: Discover Available Tools
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS
queries: [{use_case: "your specific Ably task"}]
session: {id: "existing_session_id"}
Step 2: Check Connection
RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS
toolkits: ["ably"]
session_id: "your_session_id"
Step 3: Execute Tools
RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL
tools: [{
tool_slug: "TOOL_SLUG_FROM_SEARCH",
arguments: {/* schema-compliant args from search results */}
}]
memory: {}
session_id: "your_session_id"
Known Pitfalls
- Always search first: Tool schemas change. Never hardcode tool slugs or arguments without calling
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS - Check connection: Verify
RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONSshows ACTIVE status before executing tools - Schema compliance: Use exact field names and types from the search results
- Memory parameter: Always include
memoryinRUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOLcalls, even if empty ({}) - Session reuse: Reuse session IDs within a workflow. Generate new ones for new workflows
- Pagination: Check responses for pagination tokens and continue fetching until complete
Quick Reference
| Operation | Approach |
|---|---|
| Find tools | RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS with Ably-specific use case |
| Connect | RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit ably |
| Execute | RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL with discovered tool slugs |
| Bulk ops | RUBE_REMOTE_WORKBENCH with run_composio_tool() |
| Full schema | RUBE_GET_TOOL_SCHEMAS for tools with schemaRef |
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Source
git clone https://github.com/ranbot-ai/awesome-skills/blob/main/skills/ably-automation/SKILL.mdView on GitHub Overview
Ably Automation via Rube MCP lets you automate Ably operations using Composio's Ably toolkit. It emphasizes discovering current tool schemas with RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS before running any workflow and confirming an ACTIVE Ably connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS. This approach adapts to schema changes and reduces hardcoded slugs.
How This Skill Works
Start by discovering available Ably tool schemas with RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS. Then verify the Ably connection using RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS and set the toolkit to 'ably'. Finally execute the chosen tool with RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL, including memory and session, following the core workflow pattern.
When to Use It
- Setting up a new Ably workflow end-to-end from discovery to execution
- Automating routine Ably tasks (e.g., channel operations) on a schedule
- Validating and updating tool schemas before modifying workflows
- Troubleshooting Ably tasks by rechecking connection status and tool slugs
- Executing multiple Ably operations in a single session using RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL
Quick Start
- Step 1: Add the MCP endpoint https://rube.app/mcp and verify RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
- Step 2: Run RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit 'ably' to ensure ACTIVE connection
- Step 3: Discover tools with RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS, then execute a tool with RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL using a session
Best Practices
- Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas
- Check that RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS shows ACTIVE before executing tools
- Use exact field names and types from the tool schemas
- Include memory in RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL calls, even if empty
- Reuse session IDs within a workflow and avoid hardcoding slugs
Example Use Cases
- Automate channel creation, message publish, and status checks using discovered Ably tool slugs
- Set up a new Ably connection and run a sequence of operations in one session
- Update an existing workflow after fetching latest tool schemas to accommodate changes
- Batch run multiple Ably tasks with RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL and session reuse
- Bulk operations across multiple Ably connections using RUBE_REMOTE_WORKBENCH
Frequently Asked Questions
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