news

Fetch headlines from specified news sources and summarize content with sources.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ProwlrBot/prowlrbot --skill news-prowlrbot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news
Source: https://github.com/ProwlrBot/prowlrbot/tree/main/src/prowlrbot/ext/skills/news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ProwlrBot/prowlrbot --skill news-prowlrbot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Look up the latest headlines from specified news sources and provides concise summaries to help you stay informed without visiting multiple sites.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-category headline retrieval across Politics, Finance, Society, World, Tech, Sports, and Entertainment.
  • Source-driven access with authoritative URLs and snapshots of each page for context.
  • Use Case: when you need a quick briefing on today’s top stories, request one or more categories and get summarized results with sources.

Quick Start

Ask your agent for the latest news in one or more categories; it will open the corresponding source URL, snapshot the page, and return a concise summary.

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 today's top news headlines without visiting multiple sites?

You can retrieve summarized news headlines by specifying a category like politics or tech. The tool opens trusted source URLs, extracts key points, and returns concise briefings without visiting multiple sites.

Can I fetch headlines for specific categories like finance, world, or tech news?

Yes, you can fetch category-specific headlines for finance, world, tech, politics, society, sports, or entertainment. The tool extracts and summarizes content from the corresponding trusted source URLs for each requested category.

What is the best way to get a multi-category news digest quickly?

The best way to generate a multi-category news digest is to request multiple categories at once. The tool retrieves top stories across selected domains, summarizes the content, and provides source URLs for context.

Does this headline summarization tool provide the original source URLs for context?

Yes, the headline summarization tool provides the original source URLs and page snapshots. This ensures you can verify the context of the extracted key points and concise summaries returned for your requested categories.

How does the tool extract and summarize headlines from a specified source?

The tool uses browser functionality to open the specified source URL, capture a page snapshot, and extract headlines. It then processes the extracted content to present concise summaries of the key points for quick consumption.