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news-summary

Fetch RSS feeds and generate text or audio news summaries.

18|6|Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#voice#openai#summary#news#briefing#rss
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alter123-zz/RaccoonClaw --skill news-summary-alter123-zz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news-summary
Source: https://github.com/alter123-zz/RaccoonClaw/tree/main/skills/news-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alter123-zz/RaccoonClaw --skill news-summary-alter123-zz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many users need up‑to‑date news summaries but must browse multiple sites or RSS feeds. This skill consolidates trusted international sources and delivers concise text or voice briefings, saving time and effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Aggregates headlines from BBC, Reuters, NPR, and Al Jazeera via RSS.
  • Produces short textual summaries grouped by topic (world, business, tech).
  • Generates optional voice summaries using OpenAI TTS.
  • Use case: Ask for “today’s global news briefing” and receive a formatted summary or an audio clip.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant for a news briefing covering today’s top stories.

Frequently Asked Questions about news-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a daily news summary from RSS feeds?▼

To get a daily news summary, this Skill fetches RSS feeds from trusted sources like BBC, Reuters, NPR, and Al Jazeera, extracts headlines and descriptions, and formats them into concise text briefs grouped by topic.

Can I listen to an audio briefing of today's global news?▼

Yes, you can generate an audio briefing. The Skill optionally calls OpenAI TTS to produce short voice summaries from the aggregated text headlines, allowing you to listen to today's top stories.

What is the best way to consolidate world and tech headlines into a quick brief?▼

The best way to consolidate headlines is using an aggregation Skill that pulls from multiple RSS feeds, categorizes stories into world, business, and tech topics, and delivers a single formatted summary.

Does this news briefing Skill require any external dependencies?▼

No external dependencies are required to start using this news briefing Skill. It directly fetches RSS feeds to produce text summaries, though generating optional voice audio utilizes OpenAI TTS integration.

How do I ask for a news briefing covering specific topics?▼

You simply ask the assistant for a news briefing covering your desired topics. The Skill processes the request by fetching relevant RSS feeds and formatting the extracted titles into categorized text or audio updates.

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