blogwatcher

Track RSS/Atom blog updates and manage read status with blogwatcher-cli.

Updated May 1, 2026

Search Tags:#monitoring #scraping #rss #feeds #opml #blogwatcher #read-unread

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/xiaoquqi/hermes-agent-skills --skill blogwatcher-xiaoquqi

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Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/xiaoquqi/hermes-agent-skills/tree/main/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xiaoquqi/hermes-agent-skills --skill blogwatcher-xiaoquqi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Track blog and RSS/Atom feeds for updates using the blogwatcher-cli tool. Add blogs, scan for new articles, track read status, and filter by category.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic feed discovery from blog homepages for new posts
HTML scraping fallback when feeds are unavailable
OPML import to bulk-subscribe to multiple blogs
Read/unread status management and filtering by category

Quick Start

Install blogwatcher-cli and start monitoring your favorite blogs with a first scan.

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 track new blog posts?▼

You can monitor RSS feeds by adding blogs and scanning for new articles. It automatically discovers feeds from blog homepages and tracks read/unread status across your subscriptions.

Can I bulk subscribe to RSS feeds using an OPML file?▼

Yes, you can bulk subscribe to RSS feeds using the OPML import feature. This allows you to quickly add multiple blogs to your monitoring list from an existing OPML file.

What happens when a blog does not have an RSS or Atom feed?▼

When a blog lacks an RSS or Atom feed, the tool uses an HTML scraping fallback. This extracts new article updates directly from the webpage content to ensure continuous monitoring.

How do I organize and filter tracked blog articles by category?▼

You can organize tracked articles by assigning categories to your subscribed blogs. The tool provides filtering capabilities to view articles based on these assigned categories.

Do I need blogwatcher-cli to track Atom feed updates?▼

Yes, blogwatcher-cli is required to track Atom feed updates. It serves as the core command-line tool powering the feed discovery, scraping fallback, and read status management features.