blogwatcher

Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for updates with blogwatcher-cli.

1|Updated Apr 29, 2026

Search Tags:#RSS feed #feed reader #blog monitoring #article tracking #feed aggregation

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npx skills add https://github.com/bailynlove/STARK-TOWER --skill blogwatcher-bailynlove

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Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/bailynlove/STARK-TOWER/tree/main/opencrew/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bailynlove/STARK-TOWER --skill blogwatcher-bailynlove

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of monitoring blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for updates, allowing you to stay informed without manual checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Feed Discovery: Automatically finds and adds RSS/Atom feeds from blog homepages.
HTML Scraping Fallback: Falls back to HTML scraping if RSS fails.
OPML Import: Imports subscriptions from popular feed readers like Feedly.
Read/Unread Article Management: Tracks the read status of articles.
Category Filtering: Filters articles by category.
Use Case: If you follow a specific technology category, you can set up this Skill to track new articles related to that category.

Quick Start

Add a new blog feed and start scanning for updates.

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 track new blog articles automatically?▼

You can monitor RSS feeds by using the automated feed discovery and article tracking features to scan blogs for updates and track read or unread articles without manual checks.

Can I import OPML subscriptions from other feed readers like Feedly?▼

Yes, you can import OPML files exported from feed readers like Feedly. This allows bulk importing of your existing subscriptions into the monitoring tool.

How do I filter tracked articles by category in an RSS feed monitor?▼

You can categorize feeds during setup, then use category filtering to view tracked articles matching specific topics, such as a target technology category.

What happens if a blog does not have an RSS or Atom feed available?▼

When a blog lacks an RSS feed, the monitor uses an HTML scraping fallback to extract article updates directly from the webpage, ensuring continuous tracking.

Do I need to install blogwatcher-cli to track blog updates?▼

Yes, the blogwatcher-cli dependency is required as it powers the core feed monitoring, article scraping, and read or unread status tracking operations.