news-aggregator-skill

Fetch real-time news from eight sources and return a JSON array.

278|26|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ninehills/skills --skill news-aggregator-skill-ninehills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news-aggregator-skill
Source: https://github.com/ninehills/skills/tree/main/skills/news-aggregator-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ninehills/skills --skill news-aggregator-skill-ninehills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, beautifulsoup4, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The News Aggregator Skill centralizes real-time news from eight major sources, enabling users to monitor trends efficiently without juggling multiple sites.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source aggregation: Consolidates Hacker News, GitHub Trending, Product Hunt, 36Kr, Tencent News, WallStreetCN, V2EX, and Weibo Hot Search into a single feed.
  • Deep reading / AI insights: Supports Deep Fetch mode and AI-based analysis for deeper understanding.
  • Smart reports & interactive menu: Generates concise digests and exposes an interactive command-based menu to trigger features.

Quick Start

Fetch the latest top stories from all sources and present a concise digest.

Frequently Asked Questions about news-aggregator-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I aggregate real-time news from multiple sources into a single feed?

Multi-source news aggregation consolidates feeds from eight major platforms into a single JSON array. It fetches real-time updates and applies AI analysis to extract actionable insights for daily scans or tech briefings.

Can I use deep content extraction to fetch full articles instead of just headlines?

Yes, deep content extraction is supported via Deep Fetch mode. It enables deeper reading by retrieving full article content from the aggregated sources, allowing AI-based analysis to generate concise digests.

How does AI analysis work for filtering tech briefings and finance updates?

AI analysis applies keyword-based filtering to fetched news content to generate actionable insights. It processes the JSON array returned by source-specific fetchers to interpret in-depth topics across tech and finance updates.

Do I need BeautifulSoup4 and requests to fetch news from Hacker News and WallStreetCN?

Yes, the news aggregator requires the requests and beautifulsoup4 dependencies to fetch real-time news and parse content. These libraries handle source-specific data retrieval across all eight supported platforms.

What is the best way to monitor trending topics across Weibo and GitHub without juggling multiple sites?

Centralizing real-time news from multiple sources into a single feed is the best way to monitor trends efficiently. The interactive command-based menu triggers smart reports, consolidating Weibo Hot Search and GitHub Trending into concise digests.