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Find RSS
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Zhe (Phil) Yang
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· v1.0.0
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/install find-rss
Description
Discover RSS and Atom feeds for any website. Use when the user wants to find RSS feeds, subscribe to website updates, or locate syndication feeds for news ag...
README (SKILL.md)
Find RSS Skill
Discover RSS and Atom feeds for websites to enable news aggregation and content monitoring.
Quick Start
Run the find-rss script with a website URL:
~/.openclaw/skills/find-rss/scripts/find-rss.sh \x3Cwebsite_url>
Example:
~/.openclaw/skills/find-rss/scripts/find-rss.sh https://techcrunch.com/
What This Skill Does
- Checks HTML link tags - Searches for
\x3Clink rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">tags - Tests common RSS paths - Tries standard feed locations like
/feed,/rss,/atom - Validates feeds - Confirms discovered URLs return valid RSS/Atom content
How It Works
The script performs two main checks:
1. HTML Link Tag Discovery
Most websites with RSS feeds include a link tag in their HTML:
\x3Clink rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://example.com/feed/">
The script extracts all such links from the page source.
2. Common Path Testing
If no link tags are found, the script tests common RSS paths:
/feedand/feed//rssand/rss//atomand/atom//index.xml,/feed.xml,/rss.xml/blog/feed,/news/feed
Interpreting Results
- ✅ Found in HTML: RSS link was discovered in the page's HTML source
- ✅ Common path: RSS feed exists at a standard location
- ❌ Not found: No RSS feed detected (website may not offer one)
Tips for Users
If no RSS feed is found:
- Check the website's footer for an "RSS" or "Subscribe" link
- Search Google for "[sitename] RSS feed"
- Use feed discovery services like Feedly or Inoreader
- Some sites use JSON Feeds or proprietary APIs instead of RSS
Common RSS Feed Patterns
| Platform | Typical Feed URL |
|---|---|
| WordPress | https://site.com/feed/ |
| Medium | https://medium.com/feed/@username |
| Substack | https://newsletter.substack.com/feed |
| Ghost | https://site.com/rss/ |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=... |
Limitations
- Some websites block automated requests (may return 403)
- JavaScript-rendered sites may hide RSS links
- Relative URLs are resolved but may not always be accurate
- Rate limiting may apply for multiple rapid requests
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says: a local shell script fetches the given URL and checks HTML and common paths for RSS/Atom feeds. Before installing, verify you are comfortable with the skill running curl/grep/sed on URLs you provide (these tools are not listed as required but are used by the script). Do not give it internal or sensitive network addresses if the agent has access to your internal network (it will attempt arbitrary HTTP requests and could be used to probe internal hosts). If you want extra caution: inspect the script yourself, run it in a sandbox or limited environment, and consider disabling autonomous invocation or restricting the skill so it only runs on user confirmation.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: find-rss
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is designed to discover RSS feeds but contains a potential argument injection vulnerability in `scripts/find-rss.sh`. The script passes the user-provided URL directly to `curl` without sufficient sanitization, which could allow an attacker to inject additional flags (e.g., `-o` to overwrite files). While the behavior aligns with the stated purpose, the lack of input validation qualifies as a vulnerability under the provided criteria.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description match the included behavior: the SKILL.md and scripts/search logic both implement feed discovery. One minor mismatch: the skill declares no required binaries, but the script relies on standard CLI tools (curl, grep, sed, sort, head). This is expected for a shell script but should have been declared.
Instruction Scope
The SKILL.md and script stay within scope: they fetch a provided URL, parse HTML for <link> tags, and probe common feed paths. The instructions do not read unrelated files, request secrets, or send discovered data to third parties. Note: the script will perform arbitrary HTTP(S) requests for whatever URL is given, so it can be used to probe internal or restricted hosts if run in an environment with such network access (SSRF-style risk).
Install Mechanism
No install spec; this is an instruction-only skill with a small shell script included. Nothing is downloaded from external sources or written to unusual locations during installation.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, keys, or credentials. The script uses only the provided URL and makes network calls to that target; no secret access is required or requested.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not modify other skills or system configuration. It does not request persistent privileges or self-enable behavior beyond normal autonomous invocation (which is the platform default).
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install find-rss - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/find-rss - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: Discover RSS and Atom feeds for any website
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Find RSS?
Discover RSS and Atom feeds for any website. Use when the user wants to find RSS feeds, subscribe to website updates, or locate syndication feeds for news ag... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 357 downloads so far.
How do I install Find RSS?
Run "/install find-rss" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Find RSS free?
Yes, Find RSS is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Find RSS support?
Find RSS is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Find RSS?
It is built and maintained by Zhe (Phil) Yang (@yangzhe1991); the current version is v1.0.0.
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