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blogwatcher

Name: blogwatcher
Availability: InStock
Author: winsorllc

Monitors RSS and Atom feeds, filters updates by keywords, authors, or categories, and sends notifications via integrated services.

1|Updated Feb 25, 2026

Search Tags:#notifications #content updates #rss #atom #feed monitoring #blog watcher

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill blogwatcher-winsorllc

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Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival/tree/main/.pi/skills/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill blogwatcher-winsorllc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires feedparser, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of monitoring RSS and Atom feeds, ensuring you never miss new content from your favorite blogs or news sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Feed Monitoring: Regularly checks specified RSS/Atom feeds for new posts.
Update Detection: Identifies and filters new entries based on configurable criteria.
Notification Integration: Sends alerts for new posts via platforms like Telegram or Discord.
Use Case: Automatically get notified on Telegram whenever a new article matching "AI" or "startup" is published on TechCrunch.

Quick Start

Configure your feeds in config/feeds.json and run blogwatcher check to monitor them.

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 for new content and get notifications?▼

To monitor RSS feeds for new content, you configure your target sources in a feeds configuration file. The system then regularly checks for new posts and sends alerts via integrated services like Telegram or Discord.

Can I filter RSS feed updates by keywords or authors?▼

Yes, you can filter RSS feed updates by specific keywords, authors, or categories. This ensures you only receive notifications for new entries that match your configured criteria, preventing irrelevant alerts.

How do I prevent duplicate alerts when monitoring Atom feeds?▼

To prevent duplicate alerts when monitoring Atom feeds, the system maintains a persistent state of seen entries. This tracking mechanism ensures that previously processed posts are not flagged as new during subsequent checks.

Does feedparser work with both RSS and Atom feeds for blog monitoring?▼

Yes, feedparser works with both RSS and Atom feeds for blog monitoring. It parses these standard syndication formats to detect new posts, filter content, and trigger notifications for your configured sources.

What is the best way to get Telegram notifications for new blog posts?▼

The best way to get Telegram notifications for new blog posts is to configure a feed monitoring script to watch your sources. It will detect updates and automatically route alerts to your Telegram channel.