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watchers

Poll RSS feeds, JSON APIs, and GitHub repositories for new items.

1|1|Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#monitoring#github#rss#json api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ldzhhxx/Hermes_offline_v2 --skill watchers-ldzhhxx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: watchers
Source: https://github.com/ldzhhxx/Hermes_offline_v2/tree/main/hermes-agent/optional-skills/devops/watchers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ldzhhxx/Hermes_offline_v2 --skill watchers-ldzhhxx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the monitoring of external sources such as RSS feeds, JSON APIs, and GitHub repositories, ensuring you are promptly notified of new updates or changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • RSS Feed Monitoring: Watch RSS or Atom feeds and receive notifications when new entries are published.
  • GitHub Repository Monitoring: Keep track of issues, pull requests, releases, and commits in GitHub repositories.
  • JSON API Monitoring: Poll any JSON endpoint and receive notifications on new items.
  • Use Case: Monitor your favorite news site's RSS feed or stay updated on the latest changes in a GitHub project you're contributing to.

Quick Start

Use the watchers skill to monitor the GitHub issues for the 'hermes-agent' repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about watchers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate RSS feed monitoring and get notifications for new entries?▼

RSS feed monitoring is automated by continuously polling the feed and applying deduplication. The Skill detects newly published entries and triggers notifications, ensuring you stay updated on content changes without manual checks.

Can I monitor GitHub repository issues and pull requests automatically?▼

GitHub repository monitoring is fully supported for tracking issues, pull requests, releases, and commits. The Skill polls the repositories, filters out previously seen items, and delivers notifications for new changes.

How do I poll a JSON API and receive alerts on new items?▼

Polling a JSON API is handled by the Skill's automated script execution. It accesses your JSON endpoints, applies deduplication to identify new items, and sends notifications to alert you of updates.

Does this automated monitoring skill work on Windows or require Python?▼

Automated monitoring requires Python for script execution and data handling. The Skill currently supports Linux and macOS platforms, meaning it is not natively designed for Windows environments.

How does the deduplication mechanism work when monitoring external sources?▼

Deduplication identifies and filters out previously seen items from RSS feeds, JSON APIs, and GitHub repositories. This mechanism ensures that your notifications only contain new updates, preventing repeated alerts for the same content.

What is the best way to track multiple external sources like RSS and GitHub simultaneously?▼

Tracking multiple external sources is managed by the Skill's automated polling logic. It uniformly monitors RSS feeds, JSON APIs, and GitHub repositories, applying deduplication across sources to provide consolidated new item notifications.

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