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rss-reader

Fetch and parse RSS and Atom feeds into structured entries.

88|23|Updated Jan 31, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#aggregation#news#rss#feed#atom
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openbotx/openbotx --skill rss-reader-openbotx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rss-reader
Source: https://github.com/openbotx/openbotx/tree/main/openbotx/skills/rss-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openbotx/openbotx --skill rss-reader-openbotx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies monitoring and consuming RSS and Atom feeds so users can quickly obtain the latest articles, headlines, and summaries without visiting multiple websites.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch and parse feeds: retrieves entries and returns structured fields including title, link, published date, and summary.
  • Limit results: support for a count parameter to restrict the number of entries returned.
  • Use Cases: monitor news and blog updates, aggregate content into a digest, or run scheduled checks for new posts.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to fetch the five most recent entries from https://www.coindesk.com/arc/outboundfeeds/rss/ and return titles, links, published dates, and summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions about rss-reader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch and parse RSS feeds to get the latest news headlines?▼

You can fetch and parse RSS feeds by providing the feed URL to retrieve the latest articles. It returns structured entries containing the title, link, published date, and HTML-stripped summary for real-time news monitoring.

Can I limit the number of articles returned from an Atom feed?▼

Yes, you can limit the number of articles returned from an Atom feed by specifying a count parameter. This restricts the result set to a desired number of structured entries for targeted content aggregation.

Does the RSS parser strip HTML tags from article summaries?▼

Yes, the RSS parser strips HTML from summaries. It processes feed entries to return clean text fields including the title, link, and published date, ensuring summaries are readable without raw HTML markup.

What is the best way to monitor blog updates through RSS aggregation?▼

The best way to monitor blog updates via RSS aggregation is to integrate feed fetching with a scheduling tool. This enables periodic checks for new posts, returning structured entries for automated content monitoring.

Do I need any external dependencies to parse RSS and Atom feeds?▼

No external dependencies are required to parse RSS and Atom feeds. The tool operates independently to fetch and parse feed URLs, returning structured article data without requiring additional component packages.

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