blogwatcher

Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds with a CLI tool.

Updated Sep 28, 2021

Search Tags:#RSS #Blogs #Feed-Reader #Monitoring #Blogwatcher-cli

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/XyHalcyon/config-files --skill blogwatcher-xyhalcyon

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Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/XyHalcyon/config-files/tree/main/hermes/skills/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/XyHalcyon/config-files --skill blogwatcher-xyhalcyon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of keeping up with blogs and RSS/Atom feeds, making it easy to stay informed about updates and new articles.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic Feed Discovery: Automatically identifies and adds feeds from blog homepages.
HTML Scraping: Fallback option for scraping HTML when RSS/Atom feeds fail.
OPML Import: Imports subscriptions from popular feed readers.
Read/Unread Management: Mark articles as read or unread to keep track of your progress.

Quick Start

Use the blogwatcher skill to add a new blog and start scanning for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I monitor RSS and Atom feeds for new blog updates?▼

To monitor RSS and Atom feeds for new blog updates, you can use this Skill to automatically discover feeds from blog homepages, scan for new articles, and manage read and unread items to stay informed.

Can I import OPML subscriptions from another feed reader?▼

Yes, you can import OPML subscriptions from another feed reader. This Skill supports OPML import functionality to seamlessly transfer your existing feed lists and start monitoring them immediately.

What is the best way to scrape blog content when an RSS feed fails?▼

The best way to scrape blog content when an RSS feed fails is using the HTML scraping fallback mechanism. This Skill automatically falls back to scraping HTML pages to fetch updates when standard RSS or Atom feeds are unavailable.

Does feed discovery work automatically for any blog homepage?▼

Automatic feed discovery works by identifying and adding RSS or Atom feeds directly from blog homepages. You simply provide the homepage URL, and the Skill extracts the available feeds to initiate monitoring.

How do I keep track of read and unread articles across monitored blogs?▼

You keep track of read and unread articles across monitored blogs using the built-in management feature. This Skill allows you to mark articles as read or unread, ensuring you always know your progress through new content updates.