technewsFetches top stories from TechMeme, summarizes linked articles, and highlights social media reactions. Use when user wants tech news or says /technews.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install kesslerio/technewsFetches top stories from TechMeme, summarizes linked articles, and highlights social media buzz.
Command: /technews
Fetches the top 10 stories from TechMeme, provides summaries from the linked articles, and highlights notable social media reactions.
This skill requires:
requests and beautifulsoup4 packagestiktoken for token-aware truncationInstall dependencies:
pip install requests beautifulsoup4The skill works in three stages:
scripts/techmeme_scraper.py fetches and parses top storiesscripts/article_fetcher.py retrieves article content in parallelscripts/summarizer.py generates summaries and finds social reactionsFetches and presents top tech news stories.
Output includes:
/memory/technews_history.json /technews ā Get the latest tech news summaryThis skill is designed to be extended to other sources:
/hn)/reddit)The modular architecture allows adding new source handlers without changing core functionality.
Generated Mar 1, 2026
Journalists use this skill to quickly gather top tech stories, summaries, and social media reactions for article research or daily briefings, saving hours of manual browsing and analysis.
Startup founders and teams leverage the skill to stay updated on industry trends, competitor news, and public sentiment, enabling agile decision-making and strategic planning.
Investors and analysts use it to track tech sector developments, assess market buzz, and identify emerging opportunities for due diligence and portfolio management.
Content creators and marketers employ the skill to source trending topics, generate insights for blogs or social media posts, and engage audiences with timely tech news.
Educators and students in tech-related fields use it to access summarized news for coursework, discussions, or staying informed about current events in the industry.
Offer basic news summaries for free, with premium features like advanced analytics, custom topic filters, or API access for a monthly fee, targeting professionals and enterprises.
License the skill to companies for internal use, such as integrating into corporate dashboards or employee newsletters, with customization options and support services.
Monetize by including affiliate links to tech products or services in summaries, or display targeted ads based on user interests, leveraging high engagement from tech-savvy audiences.
š¬ Integration Tip
Ensure proper dependency installation and consider caching mechanisms to handle rate limits and improve response times for frequent news updates.
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