news

Polls and summarizes RSS headlines from Hacker News and Lobsters.

1|Updated Jan 28, 2012
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ecto/dotfiles --skill news-ecto
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news
Source: https://github.com/ecto/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ecto/dotfiles --skill news-ecto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill fetches and summarizes the latest tech headlines from RSS feeds, helping you stay informed without reading multiple sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Feed aggregation: Pulls from Hacker News and Lobsters RSS feeds to compile a digest.
  • Summarization: Produces a concise summary of top stories suitable for quick reads.
  • Use Case: When you want a quick briefing, run /news to get the top tech headlines in minutes.

Quick Start

Invoke the skill with /news to fetch and summarize all configured feeds, or use /news hn for Hacker News only.

Frequently Asked Questions about news

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a quick summary of top Hacker News stories?

You can get a quick summary of top Hacker News stories by running the /news hn command, which polls the Hacker News RSS feed, extracts headlines, and formats them into a concise digest.

Can I aggregate tech news from multiple RSS feeds at once?

Yes, you can aggregate tech news from multiple RSS feeds at once by running the /news command, which polls both Hacker News and Lobsters feeds to compile a single, summarized tech briefing.

What is the best way to automate a daily tech news briefing for a team standup?

The best way to automate a daily tech news briefing for a team standup is to use a RSS summarization tool that polls feeds like Hacker News and Lobsters to deliver concise, real-time tech headlines.

Does WebFetch support parsing RSS XML feeds for headline extraction?

Yes, WebFetch supports parsing RSS XML feeds for headline extraction, allowing the environment to fetch, extract, and summarize top stories from configured tech news sources.

Are there limitations to using RSS feeds for rapid tech research scans?

A limitation of using RSS feeds for rapid tech research scans is that the output relies strictly on the feed's current content, meaning you only receive summarized headlines rather than full articles or archived stories.