blogwatcher

Monitor blog homepages and RSS/Atom feeds for newly published articles.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/big4council-prog/b4c-agent --skill blogwatcher-big4council-prog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/big4council-prog/b4c-agent/tree/main/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/big4council-prog/b4c-agent --skill blogwatcher-big4council-prog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the busywork of manually checking blogs and RSS/Atom feeds by continuously monitoring them and surfacing unread updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Feed Discovery & Scanning: Adds blogs by homepage URL, auto-discovers RSS/Atom feeds, and scans for new articles on demand.
  • Resilient Content Ingestion: Falls back to HTML scraping when feeds fail (when a scrape selector is provided) and supports bulk import via OPML.
  • Read/Unread Article Management: Maintains a local SQLite database to list unread items, mark articles read/unread, and filter by blog or category.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run blogwatcher-cli to scan a blog and return the count and list of newly found articles.

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically track new RSS and Atom feed posts without manually checking blogs?

You can automatically track new RSS and Atom feed posts by monitoring blog homepages and feeds to surface newly published articles. This skill scans for updates on demand and uses a local SQLite database to maintain read and unread article states.

Can I import my existing RSS feed subscriptions from an OPML file?

Yes, you can import existing RSS feed subscriptions from an OPML file. This skill supports bulk OPML import capabilities to quickly add multiple blogs and feeds for continuous monitoring.

How do I monitor new articles when a blog does not have an RSS or Atom feed?

To monitor new articles when a blog lacks an RSS or Atom feed, you can use HTML scraping. This skill falls back to HTML scraping when feeds fail, provided you supply a specific scrape selector to extract content.

Do I need a local SQLite database to manage my unread blog articles?

Yes, you need a local SQLite database to manage your unread blog articles. The database persists your read and unread state, allowing you to list unread items, mark articles read, and filter by blog or category.

What is the best way to scan a blog homepage and auto-discover its RSS feed?

The best way to scan a blog homepage and auto-discover its RSS feed is to add the blog by its URL. The tool automatically discovers available RSS or Atom feeds and scans for newly published articles on demand.

Why does feed monitoring fail to surface unread updates for some blogs?

Feed monitoring may fail to surface unread updates if a blog's RSS or Atom feed is broken or unavailable. In these cases, the skill requires a provided HTML scrape selector to fall back and successfully extract new articles.