feed-catchup

Fetch unseen Readwise Reader items and rank five top picks.

Updated Jun 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill feed-catchup-nikbrunner
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: feed-catchup
Source: https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots/tree/main/common/.agents/skills/feed-catchup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill feed-catchup-nikbrunner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Catches up on the Readwise Reader RSS feed by surfacing unseen items and presenting concise picks to read now.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unseen item discovery: Surface the latest unseen items from Readwise Reader RSS feed.
  • Top picks: Select the five most worth reading based on persona or signal quality.
  • Browsing & actions: Provide a browse loop and actionable options like show, read, later, archive.

Quick Start

Prompt me to fetch the top five unseen Readwise Reader items and present concise summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions about feed-catchup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I catch up on unread Readwise Reader RSS items?

To catch up on unread Readwise Reader RSS items, the skill fetches documents via MCP tools or CLI, filters for items where first_opened_at is null, and paginates twenty unseen items. It then ranks and presents five top picks with summaries and actions like read, later, or archive.

Can I surface top picks from my Readwise RSS feed for daily review?

Yes, you can surface top picks from your Readwise RSS feed for daily review. The skill evaluates unseen items and selects the five most worth reading based on signal quality, providing concise summaries to streamline your content curation workflow.

Does the Readwise RSS catchup skill require MCP tools to fetch documents?

The Readwise RSS catchup skill integrates with MCP tools like mcp__readwise__reader_list_documents to fetch documents, but it also supports the readwise CLI as an alternative. No external component dependencies are required.

What is the best way to filter unseen Readwise Reader items?

The best way to filter unseen Readwise Reader items is by checking for a null first_opened_at timestamp. The skill applies this filter automatically during the fetch process, paginates to collect twenty unseen items, and ranks them to output a structured set of five high-value reads.

What actions can I take on surfaced Readwise RSS top picks?

You can take actions on surfaced Readwise RSS top picks through a browsing loop that provides options like show, read, later, and archive. This allows you to interactively manage the five ranked unseen items directly within your content curation workflow.