blogwatcher

Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds with automatic discovery and OPML import.

9|3|Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac --skill blogwatcher-jordanhubbard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac/tree/main/src/mac/_hermes/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac --skill blogwatcher-jordanhubbard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires blogwatcher-cli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Blogwatcher solves the problem of manually keeping up with the latest content from blogs and RSS/Atom feeds, providing an automated solution for monitoring updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Feed Discovery: Finds RSS/Atom feeds on blog homepages without explicit input.
  • HTML Scraping: Fallback mechanism to scrape content if RSS is not available.
  • OPML Import: Allows bulk import of subscriptions from popular feed readers.
  • Read/Unread Management: Marks articles as read or unread, simplifying content consumption.
  • Use Case: Ideal for staying up-to-date with the latest research or industry news by tracking numerous blogs.

Quick Start

Use the blogwatcher skill to add a new blog to your watchlist.

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor multiple RSS and Atom feeds automatically?

You can monitor multiple RSS and Atom feeds automatically by adding blogs to a watchlist. The tool discovers feeds on homepages and scrapes HTML as a fallback to track content updates without manual checking.

Can I import OPML subscriptions from another feed reader?

Yes, you can bulk import OPML subscriptions from other feed readers. This allows you to migrate existing blog and RSS feed watchlists directly into the monitoring system.

How does automatic feed discovery work for blogs without RSS links?

Automatic feed discovery finds RSS and Atom feeds on blog homepages without explicit input. If no feed is available, it uses HTML scraping as a fallback mechanism to extract and monitor content updates.

Do I need blogwatcher-cli to manage my RSS feed watchlist?

Yes, you need the blogwatcher-cli dependency installed to operate feed monitoring and management. It handles the core tasks of article tracking, read and unread management, and content scraping.

What is the best way to track industry news and research blogs for updates?

The best way to track industry news and research blogs is using an automated content monitoring system. It supports tracking numerous feeds, automatic discovery, and read or unread article management to simplify consumption.

How do I mark scraped blog articles as read or unread?

You can mark scraped blog articles as read or unread using the article management features. This simplifies content consumption by tracking which feed updates you have already reviewed.