Can I generate audio from the news summaries?

Yes, the skill includes a built-in workflow to convert text summaries into MP3 audio files using the OpenAI Text-to-Speech API.

Which news sources does this skill support?

The skill fetches news from major international outlets including the BBC, Reuters, NPR, and Al Jazeera to provide a balanced global perspective.

How long are the summaries?

By default, the skill prioritizes the top 5-8 stories to keep summaries concise, with voice briefings optimized for approximately 2 minutes.

Is an API key required to use this skill?

Fetching RSS headlines is free, but you will need a valid OpenAI API key if you wish to use the voice summary feature.

How does it handle different news categories?

The skill is pre-configured to parse and group news into World, Business, and Technology categories, though it can be customized for other RSS feeds.

News Summary & Audio Briefing

Name: News Summary & Audio Briefing
Author: lev-os

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生产力与工作流

Fetches and summarizes international news from global RSS feeds with optional AI-powered voice briefing generation.

This skill empowers Claude to act as a personal news curator, pulling real-time headlines from world-class sources like the BBC, Reuters, NPR, and Al Jazeera. It allows users to stay informed through structured text summaries or generate professional-grade audio briefings using OpenAI's Text-to-Speech (TTS) engine. By balancing Western and Global South perspectives, it provides a well-rounded view of world events, business, and technology directly within the developer's workflow, ensuring you never miss a major story while working.

主要功能

01Customizable parsing for world, business, and technology sectors

020 GitHub stars

03Multi-source RSS aggregation from trusted international outlets

04Automated text summarization and regional categorization

05Integrated OpenAI TTS support for generating audio news briefings

06Balanced perspective-taking by combining global news sources

使用场景

01Creating audio news files for multitasking or offline listening

02Generating a quick 'daily briefing' summary before starting a workday

03Monitoring global tech and business trends from the terminal

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add lev-os/agents news-summary

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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