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blogwatcher

Track blog updates and RSS/Atom feeds across multiple blogs.

Updated Apr 20, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#web-scraping#rss#feeds#opml#blogwatcher#read-unread
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matthew-johnson/hermes-agent --skill blogwatcher-matthew-johnson
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/matthew-johnson/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matthew-johnson/hermes-agent --skill blogwatcher-matthew-johnson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Track blog updates and RSS/Atom feeds across multiple blogs, helping you stay informed without manual checking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic feed discovery for new blogs
  • HTML scraping fallback when feeds are unavailable
  • OPML import and read/unread article management
  • Use cases: researchers, editors, and content teams who need centralized monitoring of publications.

Quick Start

Add your blogs to monitor using blogwatcher-cli and run a scan to fetch the latest updates.

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 across multiple blogs automatically?▼

To monitor RSS and Atom feeds automatically, you can add target blogs and run a scan to fetch the latest updates. The system handles automatic feed discovery and tracks read and unread articles centrally.

What is the best way to track blog updates when RSS feeds are unavailable?▼

Tracking blog updates without RSS feeds is handled through an HTML scraping fallback. This mechanism extracts recent publications directly from the blog's web pages when standard feed discovery fails.

Can I import existing OPML files to monitor a large list of blog feeds?▼

Yes, you can import OPML files to configure monitoring for an existing list of blog feeds. This allows you to migrate and centralize tracked publications into the read and unread management system.

Do I need blogwatcher-cli to scan blogs and manage feed discovery?▼

Yes, blogwatcher-cli is required as the execution engine to add blogs for monitoring and run scans. It processes automatic feed discovery, HTML scraping fallback, and article storage.

How does centralized blog monitoring work for content teams and research aggregation?▼

Centralized blog monitoring works by aggregating RSS and Atom feeds into a single tracking interface for research and editorial workflows. It automates feed discovery and read and unread tracking across multiple sources.

Are there limitations when using HTML scraping fallback for blog monitoring?▼

The HTML scraping fallback for blog monitoring is limited by the structure of the target website. If a blog lacks RSS or Atom feeds and has complex or dynamic HTML, scraping may fail to extract updates accurately.

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