blogwatcher

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

Updated Apr 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/juliuss1907/knowledge-base --skill blogwatcher-juliuss1907
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/juliuss1907/knowledge-base/tree/main/.hermes/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/juliuss1907/knowledge-base --skill blogwatcher-juliuss1907

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to automatically monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for new content, simplifying the process of staying informed about topics of interest.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Feed Discovery: Identifies and tracks RSS/Atom feeds from blog homepages.
  • HTML Scraping Fallback: Extracts content from blogs when RSS/Atom feeds are not available.
  • OPML Import: Imports blog subscriptions from popular feed readers.
  • Read/Unread Article Management: Marks articles as read or unread for easy tracking.

Quick Start

Use the blogwatcher skill to add a new blog subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor RSS and Atom feeds for new blog posts?

You can monitor RSS and Atom feeds by using a tool that automatically aggregates updates and tracks new content from blogs, simplifying the process of staying informed about your subscribed topics.

How do I import OPML subscriptions into a feed reader?

Importing OPML subscriptions allows you to migrate blog subscriptions from popular feed readers into your current monitoring tool, automatically adding all tracked sites for ongoing content aggregation.

Can I track blog updates when an RSS feed is not available?

Yes, you can track blog updates without an RSS feed by using an HTML scraping fallback that extracts content directly from the blog homepage when standard feed discovery fails.

Do I need to install blogwatcher-cli to use this feed monitoring skill?

Yes, you need to install the blogwatcher-cli tool as a dependency because the skill relies on it to execute automatic feed discovery, HTML scraping, and article management.

How does automatic feed discovery work for tracking blogs?

Automatic feed discovery works by scanning blog homepages to identify and track RSS or Atom feeds, allowing you to add new blog subscriptions without manually locating the feed URL.

What is the best way to manage read and unread articles from aggregated feeds?

The best way to manage read and unread articles is to use a feed monitoring tool that tracks article status, allowing you to mark content as read or unread for easy tracking.