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Simple RSS news feed

by lknik · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.1
cross-platform ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install news-feeds
Description
Fetch latest news headlines from major RSS feeds (BBC, Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, NPR, The Guardian, DW).
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent and appears to do what it says: fetch RSS headlines using the included Python script. Before installing, consider: (1) outbound network calls expose your machine's IP to the listed feed domains (and to rsshub.app in this package) — if privacy is a concern, run it in a sandbox or local environment; (2) verify you trust the rsshub.app endpoint used for AP (it's a proxy, not the AP official domain); (3) review/update the FEEDS list if you want different sources or to remove any aggregator; (4) run the script locally once to confirm behavior and network targets. Overall the skill is low-risk and requires no secrets.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: news-feeds Version: 1.0.1 The OpenClaw skill bundle is classified as benign. The `SKILL.md` instructions clearly define the purpose of fetching news headlines from RSS feeds using a Python script. The `scripts/news.py` file uses only standard Python libraries (`urllib`, `xml.etree`, etc.) and makes network requests exclusively to a predefined list of legitimate news RSS feed URLs. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, prompt injection attempts against the agent, or obfuscation. All user inputs are handled safely via `argparse` and used internally within the Python logic.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description align with the shipped script: scripts/news.py fetches RSS feeds from the listed news sites. Required binary (python3) is appropriate and no unrelated resources or credentials are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs running the included Python script which only performs HTTP GETs to configured feed URLs and parses XML; it does not read local files or environment variables. Note: one feed URL uses rsshub.app (a third‑party RSS proxy) — this is expected for the AP feed here but is an extra remote dependency you may want to verify.
Install Mechanism
No install step; the skill is instruction-only with a single included Python script. Nothing is downloaded at install time and no archives or external installers are used.
Credentials
No environment variables or credentials are requested. The script uses an innocuous hardcoded User‑Agent header and standard library network calls—proportionate for fetching RSS.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not force-installed (always:false) and does not request persistent system privileges or modify other skills' configuration. Normal autonomous invocation is permitted by the platform but is not excessive here.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install news-feeds
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /news-feeds
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Removed the requirement to specify {baseDir} in example command lines; commands now use direct paths (e.g., python3 scripts/news.py). - No longer mention that API keys are not required in the description. - No other changes to functionality or command options.
v1.0.0
Initial release of News Feeds skill. - Fetches latest headlines from major international RSS feeds (BBC, Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, NPR, The Guardian, DW). - No API keys or extra dependencies required; uses standard Python and HTTP. - Supports filtering news by source, topic, or number of headlines. - Provides commands to list available sources and their categories. - Outputs results as markdown with grouped headlines, summaries, timestamps, and links.
Metadata
Slug news-feeds
Version 1.0.1
License
All-time Installs 12
Active Installs 12
Total Versions 2
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simple RSS news feed?

Fetch latest news headlines from major RSS feeds (BBC, Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, NPR, The Guardian, DW). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2137 downloads so far.

How do I install Simple RSS news feed?

Run "/install news-feeds" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Simple RSS news feed free?

Yes, Simple RSS news feed is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Simple RSS news feed support?

Simple RSS news feed is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Simple RSS news feed?

It is built and maintained by lknik (@lknik); the current version is v1.0.1.

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