Skills maxhub-toutiao
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maxhub-toutiao

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Query Toutiao News Data with AI

News analysts and researchers spend hours manually collecting article, video, and user data from Toutiao, Chinas largest news platform. This skill lets you query all Toutiao data endpoints through simple natural language prompts using the MaxHub API.

Supports: Claude Codex Code(CC)
๐Ÿฅ‰ 76 Bronze
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Test it

Using "maxhub-toutiao". Get article info for group_id 7450114952884503059

Expected outcome:

Here is the article information: The article was published on Toutiao and received 45,230 reads with 1,234 comments. The content focuses on technology trends. Reader sentiment is mostly positive based on comment analysis.

Using "maxhub-toutiao". Get user info for user_id 1352838578180211 and their recent articles

Expected outcome:

User profile summary: This user has 12,500 followers and has published 89 articles on Toutiao. Their most recent article received 23,400 reads. The user mainly covers entertainment and lifestyle content.

Using "maxhub-toutiao". Get comments for article 7450114952884503059

Expected outcome:

Found 45 comments on this article. The top comment has 2,100 likes. Reader sentiment is mostly positive. Key discussion topics include pricing, features, and usability.

Security Audit

Safe
v3 โ€ข 5/20/2026

All 121 static analysis findings were evaluated and dismissed as false positives. The skill contains no executable code - all files are markdown documentation and JSON metadata. The 53 external_commands findings are curl command examples inside markdown code blocks, not executable code. The 14 weak cryptographic algorithm findings are API response format strings (e.g., {code, message, data}) and example tokens in documentation. The 9 system reconnaissance findings are parameter description tables. The high entropy finding is a false positive from Chinese text. The critical dangerous combination finding is an aggregation of the above false positives. The skill is a legitimate read-only API documentation reference that requires a MAXHUB_API_KEY environment variable to query Toutiao data endpoints.

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Audited by: claude View Audit History โ†’

Quality Score

55
Architecture
95
Maintainability
87
Content
38
Community
100
Security
91
Spec Compliance

What You Can Build

Content Research for Journalists

Journalists can quickly look up article and video details to verify facts, gather background data, and track trending topics on Toutiao.

Social Media Analysis for Marketers

Marketing professionals analyze user engagement metrics, read comments, and study video performance to optimize content strategy on Toutiao.

Competitive Intelligence for Product Teams

Product managers track popular content and user discussions on Toutiao to identify market trends and inform product decisions.

Try These Prompts

Basic Article Lookup
Get the article info for group_id 7450114952884503059
User Profile Research
Find the user_id from this profile page URL, then get their user info: https://www.toutiao.com/c/user/token/MS4wLjABAAAAexample/
Multi-Endpoint Content Analysis
Get the article info for group_id 7450114952884503059 and fetch the first 20 comments for the same article
Cross-Platform Comparison
Compare article 7450114952884503059 and video 7431543350882206242. Show their titles, engagement stats, and highlight key differences

Best Practices

  • Verify the MAXHUB_API_KEY environment variable is configured before making queries to avoid authentication errors.
  • Chain related queries together in a single conversation for deeper analysis, such as fetching article details and comments in sequence.
  • Use specific group_id or user_id values from Toutiao URLs for accurate results instead of guessing identifiers.

Avoid

  • Do not expose the API key value in prompts, output, or share it with others - always reference it via the configured environment variable.
  • Do not assume data is real-time without checking the cache_url field, as some API responses may contain cached results.
  • Avoid making queries without a clear group_id or user_id, as the API does not support keyword search and will return errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an API key to use this skill?
Yes, you need a MaxHub API key from aconfig.cn. Configure it as the MAXHUB_API_KEY environment variable before using the skill.
Which AI tools support this skill?
This skill works with Claude, Codex, and Claude Code.
Can I search for articles by keyword or topic?
No, the skill requires a specific article group_id or URL. Keyword search is not supported by the current API endpoints.
What languages does this skill support?
The skill supports both Chinese and English. The AI will detect your language and respond in the same language.
Is the data from Toutiao in real time?
Data comes from a third-party API provider and may include cached results. Check the cache_url field in responses for data freshness.
Can I post comments or publish articles with this skill?
No, this skill is read-only. It can query articles, videos, users, and comments but cannot create or modify any content on Toutiao.

Developer Details

File structure

๐Ÿ“ references/

๐Ÿ“„ api-content-user.md

๐Ÿ“„ param-mappings.md

๐Ÿ“„ _meta.json

๐Ÿ“„ README_CN.md

๐Ÿ“„ README.md

๐Ÿ“„ SKILL.md