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Hostex (hostex.io) OpenAPI v3.0 skill for querying and managing vacation rental properties, room types.

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by @ansonfreeman

Setup & Installation

openclaw skills install @ansonfreeman/hostex

Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:

npx clawhub install hostex

Version History

v0.1.1Feb 3, 2026 - Version note by skill developer:

- Added support and documentation for updating listing prices with multiple date/price ranges in a single request. - Added support and example for updating property availabilities (close/open) via the script interface.

What This Skill Does

Connects to the Hostex vacation rental management platform via its OpenAPI v3.0 API. Supports querying properties, room types, reservations, availability, listing calendars, guest messages, and reviews. Reads are safe by default; writes require an opt-in env flag and explicit per-command confirmation.

Write operations are gated behind both an env flag and a --confirm argument, so an agent cannot modify live pricing or availability without deliberate user approval.

When to use it

  • Check which reservations are checking in next week
  • Block a property from new bookings during a maintenance window
  • Update nightly prices on an Airbnb or Booking.com listing
  • Send a message to a guest through the Hostex inbox
  • Create a direct booking reservation for a known guest

Example Workflow

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

INPUT

User asks: Update listing 456 on Airbnb to $199/night for Feb 10-15

AGENT
  1. 1Extract listing ID, channel type, date range, and target price from the request
  2. 2Summarize the pending change: listing 456, Airbnb, Feb 10 to Feb 15, $199/night
  3. 3Ask the user to confirm before writing
  4. 4Run hostex-write.mjs update-listing-prices with --channel-type airbnb --listing-id 456 --start 2026-02-10 --end 2026-02-15 --price 199 --confirm
OUTPUT

Listing 456 on Airbnb set to $199/night for Feb 10-15

Requirements

Accounts, API keys, or tools you or your AI assistant may need to set up while using this skill.

Hostex account (hostex.io)Hostex Personal Access Token (PAT) set as HOSTEX_ACCESS_TOKEN env var