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blogwatcher

Track blog and RSS/Atom feed updates to surface new articles.

Updated May 10, 2026
Search Tags:#sqlite#rss#blog monitoring#article tracking#feed discovery#opml import#atom feed
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mateus2411/Hermes-PersonalBot --skill blogwatcher-mateus2411
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/Mateus2411/Hermes-PersonalBot/tree/main/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mateus2411/Hermes-PersonalBot --skill blogwatcher-mateus2411

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of missing new blog posts and RSS/Atom updates by continuously tracking feeds and keeping article read/unread state.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Feed monitoring & scanning: Scans tracked blogs and detects new articles from RSS/Atom sources.
  • Automatic feed discovery & fallback scraping: Discovers feeds from blog homepages and falls back to HTML scraping when RSS/Atom is insufficient.
  • Management & bulk import: Imports subscriptions via OPML and helps you organize updates by reading status, categories, and specific blogs.

Quick Start

Run blogwatcher-cli to scan and list what’s new for your tracked blogs using its built-in discovery and feed support.

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 to track new blog posts?▼

You can monitor RSS and Atom feeds by scanning tracked blogs on demand and reviewing unread items organized by category or specific blog, keeping persistent read and unread state.

Can I import existing subscriptions via OPML to start tracking blogs?▼

Yes, you can import existing subscriptions via OPML files to bulk import feeds, allowing you to quickly organize and monitor updates across all your tracked blogs.

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

When a blog lacks an RSS or Atom feed, the system falls back to HTML scraping to discover updates and can automatically discover feeds directly from the blog's homepage.

Do I need a SQLite database to track unread blog articles?▼

Yes, a persistent SQLite database is required to store the read and unread state of articles, ensuring you do not miss posts across your tracked RSS and Atom feeds.

Is there a way to discover feeds automatically from a blog homepage?▼

Automatic feed discovery extracts RSS and Atom feeds directly from blog homepages, streamlining the process of adding new sources for continuous article monitoring.

How do I list unread articles by blog or category after scanning feeds?▼

After scanning feeds, you can review unread items by specific blog or category using the command line interface, which queries the persistent SQLite database for new articles.

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