news-feedFetch latest news headlines from major RSS feeds (BBC, Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, NPR, The Guardian, DW). No API keys required.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install lknik/news-feedFetch current news headlines and summaries from major international RSS feeds. Zero API keys, zero dependencies — uses only Python stdlib and HTTP.
What it does: Fetch latest headlines from all configured feeds (or a specific source).
How to execute:
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.pyWhat it does: Fetch headlines from one source only.
How to execute:
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --source bbc
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --source reuters
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --source ap
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --source guardian
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --source aljazeera
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --source npr
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --source dwWhat it does: Fetch headlines filtered to a specific topic/keyword.
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --topic "climate"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --source bbc --topic "ukraine"What it does: Control how many items per feed (default 8).
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --limit 20What it does: Show all available feed sources and their categories.
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/news.py --list-sources| Source | Categories |
|-------------|------------------------------------------------|
| bbc | top, world, business, tech, science, health |
| reuters | top, world, business, tech, science, health |
| ap | top |
| guardian | top, world, business, tech, science |
| aljazeera | top |
| npr | top |
| dw | top |
Returns markdown with headlines, short descriptions, publication times, and links. Grouped by source.
Generated Mar 1, 2026
A personalized news briefing service that aggregates headlines from multiple international sources for professionals starting their day. It can be integrated into productivity apps or smart home devices to deliver concise updates without requiring API keys, making it cost-effective for developers.
Used in classrooms or e-learning platforms to provide students with real-time news from reputable sources like BBC and Reuters. Teachers can filter by topic (e.g., climate change) to create lesson plans, enhancing engagement with current affairs without technical barriers.
Businesses can deploy this skill internally to track news relevant to their industry, such as market trends or competitor updates from sources like Reuters and AP. It supports topic filtering to focus on specific keywords, aiding in risk management and strategic planning.
Hotels or travel apps can integrate this skill to provide guests with local and international news headlines, enhancing customer experience. For example, using sources like DW or Al Jazeera to offer multilingual updates for international travelers.
Non-profits or local communities can use this skill to curate news feeds on specific topics (e.g., health from NPR or science from The Guardian) for newsletters or websites. It's simple to set up with no dependencies, ideal for volunteer-run organizations.
Offer a free basic version with limited sources or items, and charge for premium features like advanced filtering, more sources, or integration with other tools. Revenue can come from subscription fees, targeting small businesses or individual users.
License the skill to media companies or app developers who want to embed news feeds into their products without building from scratch. Charge a one-time fee or annual license, leveraging the no-API-key advantage to reduce client costs.
Integrate non-intrusive ads into the news output, such as sponsored headlines or banners in the markdown format. Monetize through ad networks, targeting high-traffic scenarios like morning briefings to generate steady revenue.
💬 Integration Tip
Integrate this skill into chatbots or voice assistants by calling the Python script via command-line interfaces; ensure the host system has Python3 installed and network access for HTTP requests.
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