blogwatcher

Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for new content using the blogwatcher CLI.

Updated Jan 29, 2026

Search Tags:#monitoring #updates #blog #rss #feed #atom

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/douglasjs/clawdbot_plugin_tools --skill blogwatcher-douglasjs

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Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/douglasjs/clawdbot_plugin_tools/tree/main/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/douglasjs/clawdbot_plugin_tools --skill blogwatcher-douglasjs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you stay updated with the latest content from your favorite blogs and RSS/Atom feeds without manually checking each one.

Core Features & Use Cases

Monitor Feeds: Automatically track new posts from specified blogs and RSS/Atom feeds.
CLI Integration: Leverages the blogwatcher command-line tool for efficient management.
Use Case: Keep track of new articles on your favorite tech blogs or news sites by adding their RSS feeds to blogwatcher and running a scan.

Quick Start

Add a new blog feed to track by running blogwatcher add "My Favorite Blog" "https://example.com/feed.xml".

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

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How do I track new posts from an RSS or Atom feed?▼

To track RSS or Atom feed updates, add the source by running the blogwatcher add command with a name and the feed URL. This stores the feed for automatic scanning to retrieve new articles.

What is the best way to monitor multiple blogs for new content?▼

Monitoring multiple blogs is done by adding each blog's RSS or Atom feed to the blogwatcher CLI. Running a scan checks all stored sources and surfaces new articles without manual checking.

Do I need to install any software before monitoring RSS feeds with this tool?▼

Yes, monitoring RSS feeds requires the blogwatcher binary to be installed and accessible in your system's PATH. The Skill leverages this CLI tool to manage feeds and run scans.

Can I use blogwatcher to keep track of updates on tech news sites?▼

Yes, you can track updates on tech news sites by adding their RSS or Atom feed URLs. The tool scans the feeds and retrieves new articles as they are published.

How does the blogwatcher CLI integrate with feed monitoring workflows?▼

The blogwatcher CLI drives the feed monitoring workflow by processing commands to add sources and run scans. It manages the feed list and fetches new content directly through the command line.

What are the limitations of using a CLI tool for RSS feed monitoring?▼

The primary limitation is the dependency on the blogwatcher binary existing in the system PATH. Without this external CLI tool installed, the feed monitoring and scanning functions cannot operate.