news-qa

Fetch and summarize recent headlines from configured RSS feeds.

Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dbczumar/upskill --skill news-qa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news-qa
Source: https://github.com/dbczumar/upskill/tree/main/examples/sidekick_chatbot/skills/news-qa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dbczumar/upskill --skill news-qa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

People want fast, accurate information about today's events without digging through multiple sources; this skill consolidates headlines and key details from trusted RSS feeds.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • RSS-driven headlines: fetch recent articles from multiple feeds and present concise headlines.
  • Full articles on demand: retrieve full text or summaries with fetch_article_content.
  • Use Case: A researcher wants the latest tech headlines and brief summaries in a single chat.

Quick Start

Summarize the latest headlines from the configured RSS feeds.

Frequently Asked Questions about news-qa

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get quick summaries of current headlines from RSS feeds?

You can get quick summaries of current headlines by querying configured RSS feeds, which fetches recent articles and presents concise headlines for general, tech, business, and science topics. The skill consolidates trusted sources into a single chat.

Can I retrieve full article content instead of just headline summaries?

Yes, you can retrieve full article content on demand. The skill uses a dedicated function to fetch the full text or detailed summaries of specific articles after you review the initial RSS feed headlines.

What news topics are supported for RSS feed aggregation?

Supported news topics for RSS feed aggregation include general, tech, business, and science. The skill structures and timestamps results from these configured feeds to provide up-to-date headline summaries.

How do I consolidate multiple news sources into one summary?

To consolidate multiple news sources into one summary, the skill fetches recent articles from multiple configured RSS feeds simultaneously. This allows you to view key details from various trusted sources without digging through them individually.

Does this skill require any external news API keys to fetch articles?

No external news API keys are required. The skill relies on querying configured RSS feeds to gather headline summaries and optional full article content, using built-in functions to fetch and timestamp the results.

What is the best way to stay updated on tech news without browsing multiple sites?

The best way to stay updated on tech news is to use this skill to fetch recent articles from configured RSS feeds. It consolidates headlines and offers brief summaries or full text retrieval on demand in a single interface.