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blogwatcher

Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds with feed discovery and OPML import.

1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#RSS#blogs#feed reader#update notifications
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills --skill blogwatcher-aivos-xie
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills/tree/main/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills --skill blogwatcher-aivos-xie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires blogwatcher-cli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Blogwatcher Skill helps users keep track of updates on their favorite blogs and feeds, ensuring they never miss new content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Feed Discovery: Identifies and tracks RSS/Atom feeds from blog homepages.
  • HTML Scraping: Falls back to HTML scraping when RSS fails.
  • OPML Import: Bulk imports subscriptions from other feed readers.
  • Read/Unread Management: Manages the read/unread status of articles.
  • Use Case: Use Blogwatcher to track the latest updates from a tech blog, receive notifications, and easily mark articles as read.

Quick Start

Install the blogwatcher-cli tool and use the 'scan' command to check for new articles on your feeds.

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor RSS feeds and get blog update notifications?▼

Automatic feed discovery identifies and tracks RSS/Atom feeds directly from blog homepages. If a site lacks RSS, blogwatcher falls back to HTML scraping to monitor content updates, ensuring you never miss new articles.

How do I bulk import OPML subscriptions to track feeds?▼

You can bulk import OPML subscriptions using blogwatcher's OPML import feature to migrate feed lists from other feed readers. This allows you to immediately start monitoring blog updates without adding feeds manually.

Do I need blogwatcher-cli to manage read and unread articles?▼

Yes, you need the blogwatcher-cli dependency to manage read and unread articles. The CLI tool executes the scan and management commands required to track RSS feed updates and maintain article statuses.

Can I track blog updates when RSS feeds fail?▼

Yes, you can track blog updates when RSS feeds fail because blogwatcher falls back to HTML scraping. This allows you to monitor content changes on sites lacking valid RSS or Atom feeds.

What is the best way to discover RSS feeds from blog homepages?▼

The best way to discover RSS feeds from blog homepages is using blogwatcher's automatic feed discovery feature. It identifies and tracks RSS/Atom feeds automatically, simplifying subscription setup.

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