blogwatcher

Monitor RSS/Atom feed updates via a SQLite-backed command-line interface.

Updated Jun 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill blogwatcher-rheasilvia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop/tree/main/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill blogwatcher-rheasilvia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the fragmentation of tracking multiple information sources by providing a unified command-line interface to monitor, scan, and manage updates from blogs and RSS/Atom feeds.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Feed Monitoring: Automatically discovers and tracks updates from blogs and RSS/Atom feeds with configurable scan workers.
  • Flexible Content Management: Supports HTML scraping for sites without feeds, OPML imports for bulk migration, and granular read/unread article management.
  • Use Case: A researcher can aggregate dozens of industry blogs into a single database and use the tool to filter unread articles by category, ensuring they never miss critical updates.

Quick Start

Use the blogwatcher skill to scan all tracked blogs for new articles and list the unread results.

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor RSS feeds and blogs from the command line?

You can monitor RSS feeds and blogs from the command line by configuring scan workers to automatically discover and track updates in a local SQLite database. This approach centralizes fragmented information sources into a unified interface.

Can I track website updates for sites that do not have an RSS feed?

Yes, you can track website updates without an RSS feed by using HTML scraping. This feature allows the tool to extract and monitor content directly from web pages that lack standard syndication formats.

How do I import bulk RSS subscriptions from an OPML file?

You can import bulk RSS subscriptions from an OPML file to migrate feeds into the local SQLite database. This facilitates quick subscription management by processing multiple feed URLs simultaneously.

Do I need to install a specific binary to use blogwatcher?

Yes, you need the blogwatcher-cli binary installed and accessible in your system path. The skill acts as an interface to this command-line tool to execute feed monitoring and database management operations.

What is the best way to aggregate and filter unread articles from multiple blogs?

The best way to aggregate and filter unread articles is by centralizing RSS feeds into a local SQLite database. You can then scan tracked blogs for new content and filter unread results by category.

Are there limitations when using a command-line feed reader for automated scraping?

A limitation of using a command-line feed reader is the dependency on having the blogwatcher-cli binary properly configured in the environment path. Additionally, automated HTML scraping may fail if target websites change their page structure.