agent-news

Fetch, parse, and summarize news from RSS, Atom, and JSON APIs.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Jack5316/Obsidian --skill agent-news
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-news
Source: https://github.com/Jack5316/Obsidian/tree/main/.claude/skills/news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Jack5316/Obsidian --skill agent-news

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the retrieval and summarization of news from machine-readable sources, providing concise updates on current events without manual searching or scraping.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated News Fetching: Retrieves news from structured feeds like RSS, Atom, and JSON APIs.
  • Content Summarization: Parses and summarizes fetched articles.
  • Use Case: Get the latest headlines on AI developments from trusted sources like BBC and TechCrunch, presented in a digestible format.

Quick Start

Fetch the latest AI news from BBC and TechCrunch.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-news

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch and summarize news from RSS feeds for an AI agent?

You can fetch and summarize news from RSS feeds by using automated scripts that retrieve machine-readable sources and parse them into concise updates for AI agents. This eliminates manual searching or GUI scraping.

Can I get current events headlines from JSON APIs without web scraping?

Yes, you can retrieve current events headlines directly from JSON APIs and other structured feeds. This approach provides automated, structured news aggregation without relying on fragile GUI scraping.

What's the best way to automate news aggregation from Atom feeds?

The best way to automate news aggregation from Atom feeds is to use a script-based Skill that parses machine-readable sources and summarizes the fetched articles into a digestible format.

Does this news summarization approach work with specific sources like BBC and TechCrunch?

Yes, this news summarization approach works with trusted sources like BBC and TechCrunch. It fetches their structured feeds to provide the latest headlines on current events in a digestible format.