blogwatcher

Monitor RSS/Atom feeds and blogs for new articles via blogwatcher-cli.

Updated May 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/skkeoriw/hermes-brain --skill blogwatcher-skkeoriw
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Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/skkeoriw/hermes-brain/tree/main/brain/hermes-home/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skkeoriw/hermes-brain --skill blogwatcher-skkeoriw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires blogwatcher-cli, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of monitoring blogs and RSS/Atom feeds, ensuring you never miss important updates without manual checking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Feed Discovery: Automatically identifies RSS/Atom feeds from blog homepages.
  • HTML Scraping: Fallback mechanism for scraping content if RSS/Atom feeds fail.
  • OPML Import: Import blogs from OPML files exported by other feed readers.
  • Read/Unread Article Management: Track which articles have been read and which are new.
  • Use Case: If you follow several technology blogs, this Skill can save you time by scanning them all and presenting the new content in one place.

Quick Start

Use the blogwatcher skill to scan for new articles from all tracked blogs.

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 new articles automatically?

Importing OPML files allows you to migrate tracked blogs from other feed readers. The OPML import feature reads exported subscription lists and automatically adds all included blog feeds to your monitoring queue.

Does blog monitoring work if a site does not have an RSS or Atom feed?

An RSS feed scanner tracks read and unread articles by maintaining a history of scanned content. It automatically flags new posts as unread and marks them read after you review them, preventing information overload across multiple feeds.

Can I import my existing RSS subscriptions from an OPML file?

Importing OPML files allows you to migrate tracked blogs from other feed readers. The OPML import feature reads exported subscription lists and automatically adds all included blog feeds to your monitoring queue.

Does blog monitoring work if a site does not have an RSS or Atom feed?

Blog monitoring works without RSS or Atom feeds by using an HTML scraping fallback mechanism. If automatic feed discovery fails, the tool scrapes the blog homepage directly to identify and track new articles.

How does an RSS feed scanner track read and unread articles?

An RSS feed scanner tracks read and unread articles by maintaining a history of scanned content. It automatically flags new posts as unread and marks them read after you review them, preventing information overload across multiple feeds.