blogwatcher

Track blog and RSS/Atom feed updates with read/unread status.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/moltis-org/moltis --skill blogwatcher-moltis-org
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/moltis-org/moltis/tree/main/crates/skills/src/assets/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/moltis-org/moltis --skill blogwatcher-moltis-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Track blog and RSS/Atom feed updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic feed discovery
  • HTML scraping fallback
  • OPML import
  • Read/unread management

Quick Start

Add a blog with blogwatcher-cli add 'My Blog' https://example.com and run blogwatcher-cli scan to fetch updates.

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 feeds from the command line?

You can monitor multiple RSS feeds from the command line by adding blogs with the add command and running scan to fetch updates. The tool tracks RSS and Atom feed updates and stores data locally in a ~/.blogwatcher-cli directory.

Can I import OPML files to manage blog subscriptions?

Yes, you can import OPML files to manage blog subscriptions. The tool supports OPML import, allowing you to quickly migrate your existing feed collection and monitor them alongside manually added blogs.

What happens when a website does not have an RSS feed?

When a website does not have an RSS feed, the tool uses an HTML scraping fallback to fetch updates. It also features automatic feed discovery to locate available RSS or Atom feeds on the page.

Does the feed monitor require any external dependencies?

The feed monitor requires no external dependencies to function. It relies on the blogwatcher binary and CLI, using environment variables for configuration and a local directory for storing read status and categories.

How do I track read and unread status across blog updates?

You can track read and unread status across blog updates using the built-in management feature. The tool automatically categorizes fetched posts and maintains your read progress locally as you scan for new content.