What is the Blog & RSS Monitor skill?

It is a specialized Claude Code Skill that enables users to manage and track blog updates and RSS/Atom feeds using the blogwatcher CLI utility.

Does this skill support both RSS and Atom feeds?

Yes, the underlying blogwatcher tool is compatible with both RSS and Atom feed formats.

What are the requirements for this skill?

This skill requires the 'blogwatcher' binary to be installed, which can be done easily using the Go package manager.

How do I add a new blog to my tracking list?

You can add a new blog by using the command 'blogwatcher add [Name] [URL]' within your terminal to start monitoring that source.

Can I mark articles as read using Claude?

Yes, you can use the 'read' command followed by the article ID, or use 'read-all' to mark all scanned articles as read.

Blog & RSS Monitor

Name: Blog & RSS Monitor
Author: HarleyCoops

byHarleyCoops

Web Scraping & Data Collection

Monitors and manages updates from blogs and RSS/Atom feeds directly through the CLI.

About

The Blog & RSS Monitor skill integrates the blogwatcher CLI into Claude, allowing you to stay informed without leaving your development environment. It provides a streamlined way to track multiple content sources, scan for new articles, and manage your reading list. This tool is perfect for developers who want to keep up with technical blogs, release notes, and industry news while maintaining a focused terminal-based workflow.

Key Features

List and manage articles with read/unread status tracking
Track multiple RSS and Atom feeds simultaneously
Scan for new updates across all tracked sources with a single command
0 GitHub stars
Lightweight CLI-based interaction for minimal workflow disruption
Organize feeds with custom labels and descriptions

Use Cases

Aggregate content from various news sources for research and curation tasks
Monitor software release feeds and security advisories for project dependencies
Follow technical engineering blogs to stay updated on the latest industry trends

About

Key Features

List and manage articles with read/unread status tracking
Track multiple RSS and Atom feeds simultaneously
Scan for new updates across all tracked sources with a single command
0 GitHub stars
Lightweight CLI-based interaction for minimal workflow disruption
Organize feeds with custom labels and descriptions

Use Cases

Aggregate content from various news sources for research and curation tasks
Monitor software release feeds and security advisories for project dependencies
Follow technical engineering blogs to stay updated on the latest industry trends