RSS Feed Monitoring: Blog and Publication Tracking
Subscribe to RSS feeds, filter by keywords, and get organized digests of new content delivered by OpenClaw.
What You Will Get
After this setup, OpenClaw monitors any number of RSS feeds on your behalf. New posts are fetched, filtered by your keywords, and compiled into a digest at your chosen frequency. You never miss important content from blogs and publications you follow.
RSS feeds are the most reliable way to track content from specific sources. Unlike social media algorithms, RSS shows you everything a source publishes. OpenClaw adds intelligence on top by filtering, summarizing, and organizing the content so you only see what matters.
This is particularly valuable for tracking industry blogs, competitor content, academic journals, and niche newsletters. The agent handles the monitoring loop so you can focus on reading the articles that actually deserve your attention.
Setup Steps
Configure OpenClaw to monitor and digest RSS feeds.
Collect Your RSS Feed URLs
List the RSS feed URLs for every blog, publication, and news site you want to track. Most sites expose their RSS feed at /feed, /rss, or in the page source. Store these URLs in a configuration file that OpenClaw can read.
Register an RSS Parsing Tool
Set up a tool in OpenClaw that can fetch and parse RSS XML feeds. The tool should extract the title, link, publication date, and a preview or full content for each item. Test with one feed to confirm the output is structured correctly.
Define Keyword Filters
Create a list of keywords and phrases that indicate relevance. For example, if you track AI blogs, keywords might include 'fine-tuning,' 'benchmark,' and 'deployment.' Posts matching at least one keyword get promoted to the digest. Non-matching posts are available on request.
Set Up a Feed Database
Store fetched items in a local file or database to avoid showing duplicates. Each item should be tracked by its unique link or GUID. When OpenClaw fetches a feed, it skips items it has already seen.
Build the Digest
Schedule a daily or weekly digest that compiles all new, keyword-matched posts grouped by source. Each entry should include the title, source name, publication date, a one-sentence summary, and a link. Keep the digest to 20 items maximum.
Enable On-Demand Summaries
Let the user request a full summary of any article from the digest. OpenClaw fetches the full content via the article link and provides a three-paragraph summary. This helps you decide which articles are worth a full read.
Add and Remove Feeds Easily
Write prompt instructions so you can say 'add this blog to my feeds' with a URL, and OpenClaw adds it to the configuration. Similarly, 'remove the TechCrunch feed' should update the list. Test adding and removing to confirm the process works smoothly.
Tips and Best Practices
Start with 10 to 15 Feeds
Too many feeds overwhelm the digest. Start with the sources you check most often and expand gradually.
Review Filter Keywords Monthly
Your interests evolve. Update your keyword list monthly to ensure the digest stays relevant to your current work.
Combine with Reading List Manager
When you find an article worth reading later, have OpenClaw add it to your reading list directly from the digest.
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