watch

Manage RSS, GitHub, Hacker News, and webhook feed sources with add, list, and remove operations.

24|9|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/norrietaylor/distillery --skill watch-norrietaylor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: watch
Source: https://github.com/norrietaylor/distillery/tree/main/skills/watch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/norrietaylor/distillery --skill watch-norrietaylor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Distillery needs a centralized way to discover, register, and manage external feed sources (RSS, GitHub, etc.) that inform ambient intelligence and context for downstream tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List registered feed sources to view current monitoring scope.
  • Add new feed sources with optional type and label, and automatic seed on startup.
  • Remove sources and optionally purge historical entries to keep the registry clean.
  • Use natural language prompts to reference and adjust your feeds.

Quick Start

Add a new feed source using the watch command.

Frequently Asked Questions about watch

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add an RSS feed source for monitoring?

You can monitor GitHub repositories by adding them as feed sources using the watch command. The system applies sensible defaults for the GitHub source type, enabling automatic polling and registration for ambient intelligence tasks.

What feed source types are supported for registry management?

Supported feed source types include RSS, GitHub, Hacker News, and webhook sources. You can store and query these feeds using add, list, and remove operations with optional labels, polling intervals, and trust weights.

Can I remove a feed source and purge its historical data?

Yes, you can remove feed sources and optionally purge historical entries to keep your registry clean. This operation ensures outdated monitoring data is cleared from the Distillery system.

How do I list currently registered feed sources?

You can list registered feed sources by querying the watch system to view your current monitoring scope. This operation displays all active RSS, GitHub, Hacker News, and webhook sources stored in the registry.

Do I need the distillery_watch tool to manage feed sources?

Yes, the distillery_watch tool is required to store, update, and query feed sources. It enables add, list, and remove operations while providing sensible defaults for source type, polling interval, and label.