blogwatcher

Name: blogwatcher
Availability: InStock
Author: jleechanorg

Monitor RSS/Atom feeds and blogs with read status tracking via blogwatcher-cli.

Updated Jun 28, 2026

Search Tags:#monitoring #scraping #rss #opml #blogwatcher #feed-reader #read-unread

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npx skills add https://github.com/jleechanorg/hermes-agent --skill blogwatcher-jleechanorg

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Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/jleechanorg/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jleechanorg/hermes-agent --skill blogwatcher-jleechanorg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Track updates from blogs and RSS/Atom feeds automatically to keep you current without manual checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic feed discovery from blog homepages and RSS/Atom feeds
OPML import for bulk subscriptions and centralized management
Read/unread article tracking with local history and optional HTML scraping fallback

Quick Start

Run blogwatcher-cli to add a blog URL and start scanning for new posts.

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 read unread status from the command line?▼

You can monitor RSS feeds and track read unread status locally by running the blogwatcher-cli commands. It automatically discovers feeds from blog URLs and maintains a local history of your read articles across CLI workflows.

Can I import OPML files to bulk subscribe to blogs?▼

Yes, you can import OPML files to bulk subscribe to blogs and achieve centralized subscription management. This allows teams or individuals to quickly migrate existing feed collections into the monitoring tool.

What happens if a blog does not have an RSS or Atom feed available?▼

When a blog lacks an RSS or Atom feed, the tool uses an HTML scraping fallback to monitor updates. This ensures you can still track websites that only publish standard HTML pages without syndication links.

How does automatic feed discovery work for blog homepages?▼

Automatic feed discovery works by scanning a provided blog homepage URL to locate linked RSS or Atom feeds. You simply add the blog URL via the CLI, and the tool identifies and subscribes to the available feed automatically.

Is there a CLI tool for teams who need to monitor multiple blogs together?▼

Yes, the blogwatcher-cli command set is applicable for both individuals and teams who need to monitor multiple blogs. It supports centralized management through OPML imports and tracks read status locally for shared CLI workflows.