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/install blogwatcher-local
Description
Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for updates using the blogwatcher CLI.
README (SKILL.md)
blogwatcher
Track blog and RSS/Atom feed updates with the blogwatcher CLI.
Install
- Go:
go install github.com/Hyaxia/blogwatcher/cmd/blogwatcher@latest
Quick start
blogwatcher --help
Common commands
- Add a blog:
blogwatcher add "My Blog" https://example.com - List blogs:
blogwatcher blogs - Scan for updates:
blogwatcher scan - List articles:
blogwatcher articles - Mark an article read:
blogwatcher read 1 - Mark all articles read:
blogwatcher read-all - Remove a blog:
blogwatcher remove "My Blog"
Example output
$ blogwatcher blogs
Tracked blogs (1):
xkcd
URL: https://xkcd.com
$ blogwatcher scan
Scanning 1 blog(s)...
xkcd
Source: RSS | Found: 4 | New: 4
Found 4 new article(s) total!
Notes
- Use
blogwatcher \x3Ccommand> --helpto discover flags and options.
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent with its description, but keep these practical points in mind before installing: (1) Installation requires the Go toolchain and will fetch and compile code from GitHub—using @latest pulls the current upstream code, so consider pinning a version or reviewing the repo first. (2) The blogwatcher binary will access networks to fetch feed content (normal for RSS); if you need to limit network activity, run it in a sandbox. (3) Verify you trust the GitHub project/owner if you care about supply-chain risk. (4) No secrets are requested by the skill itself, but standard caution applies when installing third-party binaries.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: blogwatcher-local
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a standard interface for the 'blogwatcher' CLI tool, used for monitoring RSS and Atom feeds. The SKILL.md file contains legitimate installation instructions via 'go install' and typical command usage for managing blog subscriptions, with no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, declared binary requirement (blogwatcher), and provided commands all align with a local CLI wrapper for monitoring RSS/Atom blogs.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs the agent to run the blogwatcher CLI and shows example commands; it does not ask the agent to read unrelated files, environment variables, or transmit data to unexpected endpoints. Note: the CLI itself will contact remote feeds (expected for an RSS watcher).
Install Mechanism
Install uses `go install github.com/Hyaxia/blogwatcher/cmd/blogwatcher@latest` which fetches and builds code from the repository on GitHub. This is typical for Go tools, but using @latest means you will compile whatever is currently published at that module path (unpinned). If you want stronger supply-chain guarantees, prefer a pinned release version or review the repository before installing.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are requested—proportionate for a local feed-watching CLI.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill does not request always: true and does not require persistent elevated privileges or modify other skills. Autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) and is appropriate for a user-invocable CLI helper.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install blogwatcher-local - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/blogwatcher-local - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of blogwatcher-local.
- Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for updates using the blogwatcher CLI.
- Includes commands for adding, listing, scanning, and removing blogs.
- Supports marking articles as read individually or all at once.
- Provides installation instructions and example usage.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blogwatcher Local?
Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for updates using the blogwatcher CLI. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 518 downloads so far.
How do I install Blogwatcher Local?
Run "/install blogwatcher-local" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Blogwatcher Local free?
Yes, Blogwatcher Local is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Blogwatcher Local support?
Blogwatcher Local is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Blogwatcher Local?
It is built and maintained by Koss (@vickk1ng); the current version is v1.0.0.
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