Hot Topics
This skill identifies trending news stories in real-time, providing valuable insights for content creation and timely information discovery.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add hot-topics npx -- -y @trustedskills/hot-topics
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"hot-topics": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/hot-topics"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The hot-topics skill identifies trending subjects and provides concise summaries. It can quickly surface emerging news, popular discussions, or viral events across various domains. This allows users to stay informed about what's currently capturing public attention without extensive research.
When to use it
- News Briefing: Quickly get a snapshot of the most important current events.
- Social Media Monitoring: Understand trending topics on social media platforms.
- Content Creation: Identify popular subjects for generating relevant content.
- Market Research: Gauge public interest in specific products or services.
Key capabilities
- Topic Identification
- Summary Generation
- Trend Analysis
Example prompts
- "What are the top 5 trending topics right now?"
- "Summarize what people are saying about AI safety."
- "Give me a brief overview of the latest developments in renewable energy."
Tips & gotchas
The accuracy and relevance of identified topics depend on the data sources used by the skill. Results may vary based on geographic location or specific interests.
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