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blogwatcher

Monitor RSS/Atom feeds and collect newly published articles.

Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#rss#blogs#opml#feed reader#article tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pmcdowall/hermes-skills --skill blogwatcher-pmcdowall
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/pmcdowall/hermes-skills/tree/main/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pmcdowall/hermes-skills --skill blogwatcher-pmcdowall

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users avoid manually checking many blogs and RSS/Atom feeds by automatically monitoring sources and organizing new articles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Feed Monitoring: Track RSS/Atom feeds and discover blog feeds automatically from websites.
  • Article Management: Scan sources, manage read and unread articles, filter content, and import subscriptions through OPML files.
  • Use Case: Monitor engineering blogs, research publications, or industry news sources and quickly review newly published articles.

Quick Start

Use the blogwatcher skill to scan my configured blogs and show me the latest unread articles.

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track RSS feeds and blog updates automatically?▼

You can import RSS subscriptions via OPML files, allowing the feed reader to automatically discover and scan sources to manage read and unread articles across multiple blogs.

What is the best way to monitor engineering blogs without missing articles?▼

This Skill manages unread article states by scanning sources and filtering content, storing the article state so you can quickly review newly published items without manual checking.

Can I use OPML to import feed subscriptions into a feed reader?▼

Yes, you can import feed subscriptions using OPML files, which configures the blogwatcher-cli tool to discover feeds and begin monitoring sources for new articles automatically.

Does this RSS monitoring Skill work for research and news aggregation?▼

Yes, this Skill supports research, news aggregation, and technical reading scenarios by monitoring RSS and Atom feeds to collect newly published articles automatically.

How do I scan configured blogs and show the latest unread articles?▼

You can request the Skill to scan configured blogs and show the latest unread articles, utilizing the blogwatcher-cli tool to discover feeds, scan sources, and manage unread content.

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