feed-diet

Audit Hacker News and RSS feeds into categorized Markdown reports.

10|2|Updated Feb 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cacheforge-ai/cacheforge-skills --skill feed-diet
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Skill: feed-diet
Source: https://github.com/cacheforge-ai/cacheforge-skills/tree/main/skills/feed-diet
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cacheforge-ai/cacheforge-skills --skill feed-diet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, python3, curl, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

People struggle to understand the breadth and quality of what they read every day. Feed Diet audits Hacker News submissions and OPML-based RSS feeds, producing a single, readable Markdown report with a category breakdown and actionable insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Aggregate and classify items from Hacker News and RSS feeds into seven categories (deep-technical, news, opinion, drama, entertainment, tutorial, meta).
  • Generate a clean Markdown report with category breakdowns, ASCII progress bars, top items, and recommendations.
  • Digest mode to create a weekly, goal-focused reading list from your recent feeds.

Quick Start

Audit the reading diet for a Hacker News user or an OPML file and generate the full Markdown report.

Frequently Asked Questions about feed-diet

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit my RSS and Hacker News information diet?

To audit your information diet, this Skill aggregates your Hacker News history and OPML-based RSS feeds, classifying items into seven categories to generate a readable Markdown report with actionable insights.

Can I generate a weekly reading digest from my RSS feeds and HN history?

Yes, you can generate a weekly reading digest from RSS feeds and HN history using the digest mode, which creates a goal-focused reading list from your recently aggregated items.

Do I need an LLM API key to classify my RSS feed items?

You do not strictly need an LLM API key to classify items; the Skill supports ANTHROPIC or OPENAI keys for LLM classification but automatically falls back to a keyword-based method.

What is the best way to categorize Hacker News submissions into topics?

The best way to categorize Hacker News submissions is to process them through this Skill, which uses an LLM or keyword fallback to classify items into seven distinct categories like deep-technical, news, and tutorial.

How does the report visualize my reading habits?

The report visualizes your reading habits by outputting a Markdown file that includes a category breakdown, ASCII progress bar charts, top items, and tailored recommendations.

What dependencies are required to run the OPML and HN feed analysis?

Running the OPML and HN feed analysis requires installing jq, python3, and curl to fetch data, process JSON structures, and execute the underlying classification scripts.