blogwatcher

Track RSS/Atom blog updates using the blogwatcher-cli tool.

1|Updated Apr 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChangZhou-xj/zxj_skill --skill blogwatcher-changzhou-xj
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/ChangZhou-xj/zxj_skill/tree/main/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChangZhou-xj/zxj_skill --skill blogwatcher-changzhou-xj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Blogwatcher simplifies monitoring multiple blogs and feeds by automatically discovering RSS/Atom sources, tracking updates, and surfacing new posts for review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-discovery of RSS/Atom feeds from blog homepages
  • HTML scraping fallback when feeds are unavailable
  • Import subscriptions from OPML
  • Read/unread article management across tracked blogs

Quick Start

Use blogwatcher-cli scan to start monitoring your subscriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track RSS and Atom feed updates for multiple blogs?

Track RSS and Atom feed updates by running the blogwatcher-cli scan command. It automatically discovers feed sources from blog homepages, monitors content changes, and surfaces new unread posts for review.

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

Yes, you can import RSS subscriptions from an OPML file. The blogwatcher-cli tool supports OPML import to batch add your tracked blogs and automatically begin monitoring their feeds for new posts.

What happens when a blog does not have an RSS or Atom feed?

When a blog lacks an RSS or Atom feed, the system uses an HTML scraping fallback. This mechanism extracts content directly from the webpage structure to ensure you can still track updates and manage read/unread articles.

Do I need any specific binary to monitor feeds with blogwatcher?

Yes, you need the blogwatcher-cli binary installed. This lightweight command-line solution operates as a standalone executable to perform automatic feed discovery, OPML import, and read/unread article management.

How do I manage read and unread articles across tracked blogs?

Manage read and unread articles by running the blogwatcher-cli scan command. It tracks your reading state across all monitored blogs and automatically surfaces only new unread posts for your review.