blogwatcher

Name: blogwatcher
Availability: InStock
Author: DifanaDAP

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

Updated Apr 29, 2026

Search Tags:#monitoring #rss #blogs #feed-reader #blogwatcher-cli

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/DifanaDAP/hermes-backup --skill blogwatcher-difanadap

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Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/DifanaDAP/hermes-backup/tree/main/workspace/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DifanaDAP/hermes-backup --skill blogwatcher-difanadap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of monitoring blogs and RSS/Atom feeds, saving users time and effort in keeping up with updates across multiple sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

Feed Discovery: Automatically discovers feeds from blog homepages.
HTML Scraping: Falls back to HTML scraping if RSS fails.
OPML Import: Import blogs in bulk from OPML files.
Use Case: For researchers or content curators following a large number of blogs, this skill can automate the process of discovering new articles and managing read/unread status.

Quick Start

Add a new blog to monitor using the command 'blogwatcher-cli add "My Blog" https://example.com'.

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 unread articles across multiple blogs?▼

To monitor RSS feeds and track unread articles, this Skill uses blogwatcher-cli to discover feeds, fetch updates, and manage read/unread statuses automatically. It supports bulk OPML imports to track multiple blogs efficiently.

What is the best way to import a large list of blogs for feed monitoring?▼

The best way to import a large list of blogs for feed monitoring is using an OPML file. This Skill supports bulk OPML imports to quickly configure tracking across multiple sources without adding each blog individually.

Can I track blog updates if the site does not have a valid RSS or Atom feed?▼

You can track blog updates even without a valid RSS or Atom feed because this Skill includes an HTML scraping fallback. It automatically discovers feeds from homepages and falls back to scraping page content when standard feed formats fail.

Do I need to install any external tools to use this RSS monitoring Skill?▼

You need to install the blogwatcher-cli tool to use this RSS monitoring Skill. It serves as the required dependency that handles the core feed discovery, scraping, and article status tracking operations.

How does automatic feed discovery work for blogs I want to monitor?▼

Automatic feed discovery works by analyzing blog homepages to locate RSS or Atom feeds. If standard feed discovery fails, the Skill falls back to HTML scraping to ensure you can still track content updates from the target blog.