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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 appears to be what it says: instructions are just how to install and use the blogwatcher CLI. The main risk is the install step: 'go install ...@latest' will fetch and compile upstream code at the latest tag/branch — that code could change between now and later. Before installing, review the GitHub repo (https://github.com/Hyaxia/blogwatcher), prefer a specific release or commit (not @latest), or use a prebuilt binary from a trusted source. Run the binary in a sandbox if you do not trust the publisher. Also verify the publisher identity (there is a small ownerId mismatch in _meta.json vs registry metadata). Finally, be aware the CLI will fetch external feeds (network access) and store/read local data (marking articles read), which is expected but relevant for privacy/security in constrained environments.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: blogwatcher-moss
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a standard interface for the 'blogwatcher' CLI tool to monitor RSS and Atom feeds. The installation process defined in SKILL.md uses a legitimate Go installation command (go install) from a public GitHub repository (github.com/Hyaxia/blogwatcher), and the provided instructions are consistent with the tool's stated purpose without any indicators of malicious intent or prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (monitor blogs/RSS) matches the declared requirement (a blogwatcher binary) and the SKILL.md commands (add, scan, list, read). No unrelated credentials, binaries, or config paths are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains only usage and install instructions for the blogwatcher CLI. The runtime actions the agent is asked to perform are limited to invoking that CLI (e.g., blogwatcher scan, add, list). These commands will necessarily perform network requests (fetch feeds) and read/write the CLI's local storage (marking articles read) — behavior that matches the skill's purpose and is not out-of-scope for a feed watcher.
Install Mechanism
Install uses 'go install github.com/Hyaxia/blogwatcher/cmd/blogwatcher@latest', which fetches and builds code from GitHub. This is a common pattern but is moderate risk because it downloads and executes upstream source at @latest (moving target). Prefer pinning to a specific release or commit and/or reviewing the repository before installing. Also note a minor metadata mismatch: _meta.json.ownerId differs from the registry owner ID, which is worth verifying with the publisher.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required. The lack of sensitive requests is proportionate to a feed-watching CLI.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not forced-always and does not request system-wide config changes or elevated privileges. It can be invoked autonomously by the agent (platform default), which is expected for a user-invocable skill.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install blogwatcher-moss - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/blogwatcher-moss - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of blogwatcher-moss.
- Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for updates using the blogwatcher CLI.
- Includes install instructions and common usage commands.
- Provides example output for tracking blogs and scanning for new articles.
- Quick access to help and flags via CLI.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blogwatcher Moss?
Monitor blogs and RSS/Atom feeds for updates using the blogwatcher CLI. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 224 downloads so far.
How do I install Blogwatcher Moss?
Run "/install blogwatcher-moss" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Blogwatcher Moss free?
Yes, Blogwatcher Moss is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Blogwatcher Moss support?
Blogwatcher Moss is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Blogwatcher Moss?
It is built and maintained by MemoryF (@memoryf); the current version is v1.0.0.
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