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news-search

Fetch and deduplicate Google News RSS stories with sources, dates, and links.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#search#news#sources#summarize#deduplicate#rss#google-news
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills --skill news-search-ekkus93
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news-search
Source: https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills/tree/main/skills/news-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills --skill news-search-ekkus93

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users want a quick, accurate snapshot of current events without sifting through duplicate headlines from multiple sources. This skill fetches recent coverage for a topic via Google News RSS and collapses duplicates into a concise set of distinct stories with sources, dates, and links. It helps professionals stay informed while avoiding noise and paywalled gatekeepers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic discovery through Google News RSS for timely topic coverage.
  • Deduplication of near-duplicate headlines to present representative stories.
  • Source-aware highlighting, including paywall indicators, with concise summaries and direct links.
  • Use Case: A product manager tracks competitor announcements by topic to surface a clean, quickly-scannable briefing.

Quick Start

Provide a topic and I will fetch recent news and return a concise, deduplicated summary with sources, dates, and links.

Frequently Asked Questions about news-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize recent news without seeing duplicate headlines?▼

To summarize news without duplicates, this skill fetches Google News RSS feeds for a topic, collapses near-duplicate headlines, and returns 3 to 5 distinct stories with sources, dates, and links.

Can I filter Google News RSS search results by time?▼

Yes, you can filter Google News RSS search results by time. This skill supports topic-based queries with optional time filters and limits to fetch recent coverage and provide concise, deduplicated updates.

Does this news search approach flag paywalled sources?▼

Yes, this news search approach flags paywalled sources. It includes source-aware highlighting with paywall indicators and applies source-quality weighting to surface representative headlines while avoiding paywalled gatekeepers.

How many distinct news stories will I get from a topic search?▼

A topic search returns 3 to 5 distinct news stories. The skill deduplicates near-duplicate headlines fetched from Google News RSS to present a concise set of representative stories with sources and direct links.

What is the best way to get a quick news briefing for a specific topic?▼

The best way to get a quick news briefing is to provide a topic. The skill fetches Google News RSS coverage, deduplicates stories, and returns a concise, scannable summary with sources, dates, and links.

Are there limitations to using Google News RSS for topic monitoring?▼

A limitation of using Google News RSS for topic monitoring is paywalled gatekeepers. The skill mitigates this by applying source-quality weighting and including paywall indicators to help you avoid inaccessible outlets.

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