Epstein Emails

# Epstein Emails API

Query 383,000+ court-released Epstein emails via a pay-per-request API. Structured JSON. USDC on Base via the x402 protocol.

## Required Credentials

This skill requires a funded EVM wallet to make payments. You **must** have:

| Variable | Format | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `XCLAW02_PRIVATE_KEY` | `0x` + 64 hex chars | Yes | EVM wallet private key for signing payments |

Your wallet must hold USDC on Base (eip155:8453). Each API request costs **$0.001 USDC**.

**Security:** Never log, display, or echo your private key. Use environment variables only. Use a dedicated hot wallet funded with only what you need — do not use a wallet holding significant funds.

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

- The user asks about Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein, or Ghislaine Maxwell emails
- The user wants to search court-released documents or public records from the Epstein case
- The user needs structured email data (sender, recipient, date, subject, body) from the Epstein archive
- The user wants to cross-reference names, dates, or connections in the Epstein files

## How to Respond

| User Says/Asks | What to Do |
|---|---|
| "Search Epstein emails for X" | Use `/api/search` — costs 1 request ($0.001). Confirm with user before calling. |
| "Who emailed whom?" | Use `/api/emails` with `from`/`to` filters — costs 1 request ($0.001). Confirm first. |
| "Show emails from a date" | Use `/api/emails` with `date` filter — costs 1 request ($0.001). Confirm first. |
| "How many emails mention X?" | Use free `/api/preview` first (no cost). Report count. Only use paid search if user wants full results. |
| "Get all emails" | **Warn the user about cost first.** Full pagination could cost ~$0.384 (384 requests at 1000/page). Get explicit approval before starting. |
| "What's in the Epstein files?" | Explain the dataset — no API call needed. |

**Important:** Always confirm with the user before making paid requests. Never paginate through the f...