blogwatcher

Monitor RSS/Atom feeds and blog posts for updates using blogwatcher-cli.

2|2|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/huidge/hermes-skills --skill blogwatcher-huidge
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/huidge/hermes-skills/tree/main/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/huidge/hermes-skills --skill blogwatcher-huidge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for updates using the blogwatcher-cli tool. Add blogs, scan for new articles, track read status, and filter by category.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic feed discovery from blog homepages when no feed is provided
  • Add blogs manually with a title and URL
  • Scan for new articles and update read/unread status
  • Filter articles by category to focus on topics of interest

Quick Start

Add a blog, then scan for new articles using blogwatcher-cli to view unread updates.

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 Atom sources for new blog updates?

To monitor RSS feeds and Atom sources for new blog updates, add blogs manually or via automatic discovery to scan for unread articles. The tool tracks read and unread status across multiple sources and supports category filtering to focus on specific topics.

How do I discover and add a blog feed when no RSS link is provided?

Discovering and adding a blog feed without an RSS link relies on automatic feed discovery from the blog homepage. The system attempts to locate RSS or Atom feeds via HTTP/HTTPS and falls back to HTML scraping if direct feed access fails.

Can I track read and unread status across multiple blogs at once?

Yes, you can track read and unread status across multiple blogs simultaneously. Scanning blogs updates the unread article count, allowing you to manage diverse workflows and filter new content by category for focused reading.

Do I need a specific CLI binary to monitor blogs and track feed updates?

Yes, monitoring blogs and tracking feed updates requires the blogwatcher-cli binary. This command-line interface tool executes the feed scanning, article tracking, and category filtering operations for your added blogs.

What is the best way to filter monitored blog articles by category?

The best way to filter monitored blog articles by category is to use the category filtering feature after scanning your sources. This allows you to isolate specific topics from your tracked RSS and Atom feeds for focused content review.

Does blog monitoring work with HTTPS feeds and fallback HTML scraping?

Yes, blog monitoring works with HTTP and HTTPS feeds, utilizing an optional HTML scraping fallback when direct feed access is unavailable. This ensures broader compatibility when discovering and scanning diverse blog sources.