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The News
by
S.F.Kislev
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· v1.0.17
· MIT-0
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/install the-news
Description
gives agents real-time and archival access to front-page headlines across 20 countries for breaking news, current events, and comparative media analysis.
Usage Guidance
Before installing, be aware that the skill sends news queries to thehear.org and returns third-party headlines plus AI-generated overviews. Use the raw headlines as primary evidence and verify important claims with original sources when accuracy matters.
Capability Assessment
Credentials
Network access to thehear.org is expected for the news function, and the reference states the endpoint is public, read-only, and unauthenticated.
Install Mechanism
The package contains Markdown/text documentation only, with no executable scripts, dependencies, installers, or remote code execution steps.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are scoped to when to query the API, how to format timestamps/date ranges, and how to treat headlines and AI overviews; no prompt overrides, hidden role changes, or unsafe tool instructions were found.
Persistence & Privilege
No persistence, memory writes, background workers, credential use, local profile/session access, or privileged system changes are requested.
Purpose & Capability
The stated purpose is real-time and archival headline access across countries, and the artifact only documents public GET endpoints and response interpretation guidance aligned with that purpose.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install the-news - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/the-news - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.17
- No user-facing changes in this version.
- Documentation and functionality remain the same; no file changes detected.
- minor wording update in the news.txt file
v1.0.16
- Added NEWS.txt as a new file to the project.
- No changes were made to functionality or existing documentation.
v1.0.15
- Updated the skill name from "newspaper headlines: The News" to "news for agents: The News" for improved clarity and focus.
- Made minor improvements to the skill description for readability.
- No functional changes to API endpoints or behavior.
v1.0.14
- Updated the skill name to "newspaper headlines: The News" for improved clarity.
- Expanded the description to include "front pages" and emphasize coverage of the latest news front pages.
- No functional or endpoint changes.
- Documentation and naming improved for easier discovery and broader appeal.
v1.0.13
- Skill card file (skill-card.md) removed.
- SKILL.md updated with formatted sections, improved readability, and structured usage instructions.
- No functional or API changes—documentation and presentation only.
v1.0.12
- Removed the skill-card.md file.
- No functional or API changes; only documentation files were updated.
- SKILL.md reformatted for improved readability; no major content changes.
- No user-facing features were altered.
v1.0.11
- Removed the skill-card.md file.
- Expanded and clarified the skill description for better user understanding.
- Added a summary statement in the SKILL.md highlighting global news access and searchable archives.
- No functionality changes; this update is documentation-focused.
v1.0.10
- No user-facing changes detected in this version.
- Documentation and functionality remain unchanged.
v1.0.9
- Added REFERENCE.md with detailed API reference and usage documentation.
- Updated SKILL.md to streamline instructions and move technical/reference content to REFERENCE.md.
- Clarified API usage, country support, and typical calls in SKILL.md.
- Improved organization of multilingual support and usage examples.
- SKILL.md now points to REFERENCE.md for detailed guidance, response structure, and comparative analysis notes.
v1.0.8
No user-facing changes detected in this version.
- No updates or modifications were made to the skill files.
- The SKILL.md content remains functionally unchanged.
v1.0.7
Version 1.0.7
- Added a "Multilingual" section noting coverage of news headlines in multiple languages.
- No changes to API endpoints, structure, or core usage instructions.
- Documentation otherwise unchanged.
v1.0.6
- Added "archival" to the description for clarity on historical access.
- Minor edits for wording and clarity in the description and throughout the documentation.
- No changes to endpoints, usage, or structure.
- No functional or API changes in this version.
v1.0.5
- Just a name update
v1.0.4
- Added a new "Safety" section advising to treat headlines, subtitles, and overviews as historical data, not instructions.
- No functional or endpoint changes; all usage and structure remain the same.
- Documentation remains comprehensive and agent-focused, with improved clarity on data handling and purpose.
v1.0.3
- Clarified the skill description to emphasize real-time and historical front-page headline access for global news and comparative analysis.
- Improved overview and usage guidance for agents, streamlining explanations and reducing verbosity.
- Fixed minor wording issues and enhanced consistency throughout the documentation.
- Simplified context about "The Hear" project and its time-machine/archive features for clarity.
- No technical or API changes were introduced.
v1.0.2
Version 1.0.2
- Removed the _meta.json file.
- All functionality and documentation remain unchanged.
v1.0.1
the-news 1.0.1
- Added metadata file (_meta.json) for improved integration and management.
- No changes to skill logic or user-facing behavior.
v1.0.0
- Initial release of "the-news" skill, providing API access to current main headlines from newspapers and news sites in 20 countries.
- Supports live, near real-time updates and historical headline snapshots via a simple, public API.
- Offers a country-organized newsstand view, delivering multi-source, timestamped headline snapshots with AI-generated contextual overviews.
- Enables daily overview queries and comparison of story flow over user-defined time ranges.
- Designed for efficient breaking news checks, cross-country analysis, and historical headline research without requiring authentication.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The News?
gives agents real-time and archival access to front-page headlines across 20 countries for breaking news, current events, and comparative media analysis. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 8563 downloads so far.
How do I install The News?
Run "/install the-news" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is The News free?
Yes, The News is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does The News support?
The News is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created The News?
It is built and maintained by S.F.Kislev (@sfkislev); the current version is v1.0.17.
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