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rss-watcher

Monitor RSS and Atom feeds for new content using curl and xmllint.

1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#updates#curl#rss#xmllint#feed#atom
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill rss-watcher-winsorllc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rss-watcher
Source: https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival/tree/main/.pi/skills/rss-watcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill rss-watcher-winsorllc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you stay updated with the latest content from various online sources by monitoring RSS and Atom feeds, eliminating the need to manually check each site.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Monitor Feeds: Track updates from blogs, news sites, YouTube channels, podcasts, and more.
  • Command-line Tools: Utilizes curl for fetching and xmllint for parsing XML/Atom feeds.
  • Use Case: Automatically get notified of new releases for a GitHub project or new articles on your favorite tech blog.

Quick Start

Fetch the latest titles from the Hacker News RSS feed.

Frequently Asked Questions about rss-watcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor RSS feeds for new content automatically?▼

You can monitor RSS feeds for updates automatically by fetching and parsing XML data with curl and xmllint. This eliminates the need to manually check sites for new content.

Can I track YouTube channel updates using an RSS feed watcher?▼

Yes, you can track YouTube channel updates using an RSS feed watcher. It supports monitoring blog posts, news feeds, podcasts, and GitHub releases.

Do I need curl and xmllint to parse Atom feeds?▼

Yes, you need curl and xmllint to parse Atom feeds with this tool. Curl fetches the feed data while xmllint parses the XML structures to extract the latest titles.

What is the best way to get notified of new GitHub project releases?▼

The best way to get notified of new GitHub project releases is to monitor their release feeds. Using command-line tools to fetch and parse these feeds provides a lightweight method to track updates.

How do I fetch the latest titles from a Hacker News RSS feed?▼

To fetch the latest titles from a Hacker News RSS feed, use a tool that retrieves the XML data and parses the feed structure. This extracts the new content titles for quick viewing.

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