rss-catchup

Fetch RSS feed articles and generate concise summary notes with Python scripts.

69|7|Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TaylorHuston/local-life-manager --skill rss-catchup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rss-catchup
Source: https://github.com/TaylorHuston/local-life-manager/tree/main/.claude/skills/rss-catchup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TaylorHuston/local-life-manager --skill rss-catchup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Fetches and condenses new articles from RSS feeds into concise notes for quick reviews, helping you stay up-to-date without reading every post.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-fetch and summarize: Pulls new items from configured feeds and converts them into note-worthy bullet summaries.
  • Deduplication and organization: Skips existing notes to avoid duplicates and links related discoveries for future exploration.
  • Knowledge capture workflow: Creates structured article notes and discovers potential tools or topics for your vault.

Quick Start

Use the rss-catchup skill to fetch the latest articles from your configured feeds and generate summary notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about rss-catchup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize RSS feeds into Obsidian notes automatically?

To summarize RSS feeds into Obsidian notes, this skill uses Python scripts to fetch recent articles and generate concise bullet summaries. It automatically deduplicates against existing notes and stores state for incremental updates.

Does RSS feed summarization work with feedparser?

Yes, RSS feed summarization works with feedparser as its core dependency. The skill relies on feedparser to pull new items from configured feeds and convert them into structured summary notes.

How do I avoid duplicate article notes when fetching RSS feeds?

To avoid duplicate article notes when fetching RSS feeds, the skill skips existing notes during the fetch process. It uses state configuration files to track previously processed items for incremental updates.

What is the best way to manage knowledge from RSS feeds in Obsidian?

The best way to manage knowledge from RSS feeds in Obsidian is creating structured article notes and discovery notes. This workflow links related discoveries for future exploration and captures noteworthy items.

How does incremental RSS feed fetching work with state files?

Incremental RSS feed fetching works by storing state in a JSON configuration file. The skill persists results and references this state to only fetch new items since the last update.