blogwatcher

Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for new articles and read status.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JOHNNYWHITEMIKE/openclaw --skill blogwatcher-johnnywhitemike
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/JOHNNYWHITEMIKE/openclaw/tree/main/openclaw/.openclaw/openclaw/skills/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JOHNNYWHITEMIKE/openclaw --skill blogwatcher-johnnywhitemike

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you automatically monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds so you can quickly spot new articles without manually checking each site.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Track feeds and blogs: Add sources by name and URL, then keep an index of what you are watching.
  • Scan for new content: Run periodic scans to detect how many articles exist and how many are new since the last check.
  • Manage read state: Mark individual articles or all articles as read to keep your feed status current.
  • Use case: If you follow multiple developer blogs and a few RSS feeds for product updates, you can add them once, run scans, and review only what is new.

Quick Start

Run blogwatcher add "My Blog" https://example.com to start tracking that feed or blog.

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 for new articles from the command line?

To monitor RSS feeds for new articles from the command line, you can use a CLI tool to add feed sources by name and URL, run periodic scans to detect new posts, and manage read status for personal reading lists or developer update tracking.

Can I track multiple developer blogs and RSS feeds without manually checking each site?

You can track multiple developer blogs and RSS feeds by adding each source URL to a CLI index, then running periodic scans to detect how many new articles have been published since your last check.

What is the best way to manage read state for blog monitoring via CLI?

The best way to manage read state for blog monitoring via CLI is to mark individual articles or all articles as read after scanning, keeping your feed status current and ensuring only new content appears in subsequent scans.

Does blog tracking from a CLI support both RSS and Atom feed formats?

Yes, CLI blog tracking supports both RSS and Atom feed formats, allowing you to monitor various content sources for newly published articles and changes over time across multiple feed types.

Do I need any specific binaries installed to scan feeds for updates?

Yes, you need a working CLI with accessible binaries installed to add sources, scan for updates, list articles, and update read status deterministically for your RSS and Atom feeds.