blogwatcher

Track blog updates from RSS/Atom feeds with OPML import and read/unread management.

Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zengbaocheng/hermes-tech-hub --skill blogwatcher-zengbaocheng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blogwatcher
Source: https://github.com/zengbaocheng/hermes-tech-hub/tree/main/research/blogwatcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zengbaocheng/hermes-tech-hub --skill blogwatcher-zengbaocheng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Blog and feed monitoring helps you stay up-to-date with new posts across multiple blogs by automatically discovering and tracking RSS/Atom feeds, with fallback scraping when feeds are unavailable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-discovers RSS/Atom feeds from blog homepages.
  • Falls back to HTML scraping when feeds are unavailable or require customization.
  • Import subscriptions in bulk via OPML.
  • Manage read/unread articles and track reading progress.
  • Environment-variable driven configuration via BLOGWATCHER_* for flexible deployments.

Quick Start

Install blogwatcher-cli and begin tracking your blogs with a simple scan.

Frequently Asked Questions about blogwatcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track RSS and Atom feeds automatically for multiple blogs?

This Skill tracks RSS and Atom feeds automatically by auto-discovering them from blog homepages and falling back to HTML scraping when feeds are unavailable, keeping you informed of new posts across multiple blogs.

Can I import OPML subscriptions to manage my reading list in bulk?

Yes, you can import OPML subscriptions to manage your reading list in bulk. The system supports OPML import to bring in multiple feed subscriptions at once, allowing you to maintain a comprehensive reading list across all your tracked blogs.

What is the best way to monitor blog updates when RSS feeds are missing?

The best way to monitor blog updates when RSS feeds are missing is to use an HTML scraping fallback. This mechanism scrapes the blog page directly to detect new posts, ensuring you stay up-to-date even when standard feeds are unavailable.

How do I manage read and unread articles across multiple tracked feeds?

You can manage read and unread articles across multiple tracked feeds using the blogwatcher-cli tool. It provides read and unread article management features to help you track reading progress and maintain your personal knowledge base effectively.

Does blog monitoring work without manual configuration for environment variables?

Blog monitoring uses environment-variable driven configuration via BLOGWATCHER_* variables for flexible deployments. While it requires setting these variables for specific deployment environments, the auto-discovery feature handles feed tracking automatically without manual feed URL input.