news

Aggregate unread newsboat feed items and generate written and WAV audio summaries.

Updated Sep 17, 2019

Search Tags:#RSS #audio #summary #news #newsboat

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/wwlorey/dotfiles --skill news-wwlorey

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news
Source: https://github.com/wwlorey/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wwlorey/dotfiles --skill news-wwlorey

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of accessing and summarizing news from your RSS/newsboat feeds, providing both written and spoken summaries.

Core Features & Use Cases

News Aggregation: Gather unread news items from various sources.
Summary Generation: Create concise written summaries for each news item's theme.
Audio Rendering: Produce spoken news reports in WAV format.
Use Case: Ideal for users who want a quick, consolidated news update, either to read or listen to, without having to browse multiple sources.

Quick Start

Request the news summary by saying, "Read me the news."

Frequently Asked Questions about news

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get audio summaries of RSS news feeds?▼

You can get audio summaries of RSS feeds by aggregating unread newsboat items and rendering them into spoken WAV reports, providing a consolidated spoken news update.

What is the best way to summarize unread newsboat feed items?▼

The best way to summarize unread newsboat feed items is to aggregate them by theme and generate concise written or spoken summaries, bypassing the need to browse multiple sources.

Does newsboat work with spoken audio news reports?▼

Yes, newsboat works with spoken audio by extracting unread feed data and generating audio summaries in WAV format, allowing you to listen to your news updates.

How do I consolidate multiple RSS feeds into a quick written summary?▼

You can consolidate multiple RSS feeds into a written summary by aggregating unread news items from various sources and generating concise text summaries for each news theme.

Can I listen to my RSS feeds instead of reading them?▼

Yes, you can listen to your RSS feeds by converting aggregated unread newsboat items into spoken audio reports in WAV format, tailored to your interests.

What format does the RSS audio summary generate?▼

The RSS audio summary generates spoken news reports in WAV format, creating an audio file you can play back after aggregating your unread newsboat feed items.