blogwatcher

What This Skill Does

The blogwatcher skill is a powerful command-line interface utility designed for power users and researchers who need to stay updated with multiple digital information streams. Rather than relying on browser-based readers that consume system resources or privacy-invasive tracking services, blogwatcher allows you to aggregate RSS and Atom feeds directly within your terminal environment. It streamlines the workflow of tracking, scanning, and managing updates from your favorite blogs, news sites, and technical journals. With its lightweight architecture and straightforward command structure, it enables users to fetch the latest articles, track unread content, and organize feed subscriptions without leaving their CLI workflow.

Installation

To utilize this skill, you must first have the Go programming language installed on your machine. Once configured, you can install the CLI tool via the terminal:

1. Execute the command: go install github.com/Hyaxia/blogwatcher/cmd/blogwatcher@latest
2. Integrate the skill into your OpenClaw agent by running: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/mohdalhashemi98-hue/mh-blogwatcher
3. Ensure your PATH environment variable is correctly set to include the Go bin directory to allow the tool to execute globally.

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for developers who monitor technical documentation updates, journalists tracking multiple news outlets, or content creators researching industry trends. By automating the scan process, you can periodically check for new content without manually refreshing browser tabs. It is particularly effective for high-frequency websites that update daily, ensuring you never miss critical information while minimizing digital distractions.

Example Prompts

1. "OpenClaw, use blogwatcher to add the official Go programming language blog to my tracking list."
2. "Please run a scan for all my tracked blogs and let me know if there are any new articles available."
3. "List all my currently tracked blogs and mark the first three articles as read using the blogwatcher skill."

Tips & Limitations

To get the most out of blogwatcher, schedule regular scans as part of your morning productivity routine. Always use the --help flag for specific commands to discover advanced filtering or configuration options. Note that this skill requires an active internet connection to poll remote RSS/Atom feeds. As a CLI-native tool, it does not provide a graphical user interface, making it ideal for automation but potentially challenging for users who prefer visual dashboarding. Ensure that the feeds you subscribe to provide standard-compliant RSS or Atom formats for the most reliable results.