blogwatcher

Monitor RSS and Atom feeds to retrieve newly published blog articles.

Updated Feb 21, 2026

Search Tags:#content discovery #rss #blogs #opml #feed monitoring #article tracking

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npx skills add https://github.com/Gitnapp/Skills --skill blogwatcher-gitnapp

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Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/Gitnapp/Skills/tree/main/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Gitnapp/Skills --skill blogwatcher-gitnapp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users monitor multiple blogs and RSS or Atom feeds efficiently, reducing the need to manually check websites for new content.

Core Features & Use Cases

Feed Monitoring: Track blog updates through RSS/Atom feeds with automatic discovery and fallback HTML scraping.
Article Management: Scan sources, view unread articles, filter by blog or category, and manage read states.
Use Case: Follow engineering blogs, news sites, or research feeds by maintaining subscriptions and quickly reviewing newly published articles.

Quick Start

Use the blogwatcher skill to add my favorite blog feeds, scan for new articles, and show me unread updates.

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 feeds for new blog posts automatically?▼

To track RSS and Atom feeds automatically, you can add your subscriptions to a feed database and scan sources for newly published articles. This monitors blog updates and retrieves unread content without manual website checking.

Can I import existing OPML files to manage my blog subscriptions?▼

Yes, you can import OPML files to manage blog subscriptions. The feed monitoring workflow supports OPML imports, allowing you to quickly add multiple RSS or Atom feeds to your tracked content database.

What is the best way to view unread articles from tracked engineering blogs?▼

The best way to view unread articles from tracked blogs is to scan your sources and filter the retrieved content by blog or category. You can then review newly published posts and manage their read states.

Does this feed monitoring approach work with sites that lack RSS feeds?▼

Yes, feed monitoring works with sites lacking RSS feeds by using automatic discovery and fallback HTML scraping. This ensures you can still track blog updates even when standard Atom or RSS subscriptions are unavailable.

Do I need a command-line interface to scan sources and filter tracked content?▼

Yes, you need a command-line interface to scan sources and filter tracked content. Managing feed databases and retrieving unread articles requires a CLI tool to execute content tracking operations.