news

Synthesize RSS feeds and memory files into a weekly HTML news digest.

5|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dcurlewis/ai-context-system --skill news-dcurlewis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news
Source: https://github.com/dcurlewis/ai-context-system/tree/main/.claude/skills/news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dcurlewis/ai-context-system --skill news-dcurlewis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manual news tracking wastes time and leads to fragmented awareness when trying to keep strategic and engineering priorities in sync, so this Skill consolidates RSS feeds, focused web research, and organisational memory into a single weekly report.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • RSS-first retrieval: Checks Synced-Data/News/rss_digest.md freshness and prompts the RSS connector script when the pull is older than seven days so the digest stays current.
  • Supplementary research: Searches for AI/ML, MLOps infrastructure, and engineering leadership updates to fill gaps beyond the RSS feed.
  • Context-aware curation: Cross-references Memory/memory-work.md and Memory/memory-context.md so each item connects to ongoing projects and priorities.
  • Structured HTML output: Reads the Guidelines/news-digest-template.html, replaces the placeholders, and writes the completed report under Curated-Context/Insights/YYYYMM/.
  • Use Case: Deliver 15-25 curated briefings every week to keep leadership aligned on the most relevant news and developments.

Quick Start

Use the news skill to craft a weekly HTML digest from the freshest RSS and context files.

Frequently Asked Questions about news

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a weekly news digest from RSS feeds and organizational memory?

Create a weekly news digest by checking RSS feed freshness, running supplementary web searches for AI and leadership updates, cross-referencing memory files, and populating an HTML template to save a structured report.

What is the best way to automate a weekly briefing for engineering leadership?

Automate a leadership briefing by synthesizing RSS feeds and focused web research into a structured HTML report, cross-referencing memory files to connect AI and industry news directly to strategic priorities.

How does context-aware curation work for a customized news report?

Context-aware curation works by cross-referencing memory files containing ongoing projects and priorities, ensuring each curated news item in the weekly digest connects directly to current work and strategic updates.

Do I need an RSS connector to keep my news digest current?

You need an RSS connector when the local RSS digest file is older than seven days. The workflow checks feed freshness and optionally prompts the connector script to pull current news data before generating the report.

Can I use an HTML template for formatting a weekly news briefing?

You can use an HTML template for formatting by reading the provided news digest template, replacing designated placeholders with curated content, and writing the completed HTML report to a structured directory.

What are the limitations of using RSS feeds for automated industry news tracking?

RSS feeds may have coverage gaps for topics like MLOps infrastructure. The workflow addresses this limitation by supplementing stale or incomplete RSS data with focused web searches to fill content gaps.