blogwatcher

Track blog updates across RSS/Atom feeds with automatic feed discovery.

1|Updated Apr 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rnben/hermes-skills --skill blogwatcher-rnben
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/rnben/hermes-skills/tree/main/plugins/research-skills/skills/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rnben/hermes-skills --skill blogwatcher-rnben

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Track blog updates across RSS/Atom feeds for multiple blogs in one place, automatically discovering feeds and keeping you organized.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic feed discovery from blog homepages
  • HTML scraping fallback when feeds are unavailable
  • OPML import to bulk subscribe
  • Read/unread article tracking and filtering by blog

Quick Start

Add a blog to monitor using blogwatcher-cli, for example: blogwatcher-cli add 'My Blog' https://example.com.

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 for blog updates in one place?

You can monitor multiple RSS feeds for blog updates by adding blogs via the blogwatcher-cli tool, which automatically discovers feeds and consolidates tracking in one place.

Can I bulk import OPML subscriptions to track blogs automatically?

Yes, you can bulk import OPML subscriptions to track blogs automatically. The tool supports OPML import to migrate existing feed collections into the monitoring system for unified read/unread tracking.

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

The best way to track blog updates when RSS or Atom feeds are unavailable is using an HTML scraping fallback. This mechanism parses website content directly to ensure continued article discovery.

Does blogwatcher support filtering unread articles by specific blogs?

Yes, blogwatcher supports filtering unread articles by specific blogs through its read/unread state management. This enables targeted content curation and research workflows by isolating updates from individual sources.

How do I add a new blog homepage for automatic feed discovery?

You can add a new blog homepage for automatic feed discovery by executing the blogwatcher-cli add command with the blog name and URL. This automatically identifies and subscribes to available RSS or Atom feeds.