Topic Monitor
Continuously tracks specified topics online, alerting users to new developments and relevant information from diverse sources.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add topic-monitor npx -- -y @trustedskills/topic-monitor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"topic-monitor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/topic-monitor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The topic-monitor skill allows an AI agent to track specific topics and provide updates when new information becomes available. It can monitor RSS feeds, websites, or other data sources for changes related to defined keywords. The agent will then summarize these updates and present them in a structured format.
When to use it
- Stay informed about industry news: Track competitor announcements, regulatory changes, or emerging technologies.
- Monitor brand mentions: Receive alerts when your company or product is mentioned online.
- Follow research trends: Keep up-to-date with new publications in a specific field of study.
- Track project progress: Monitor relevant news and updates related to ongoing projects.
Key capabilities
- RSS feed monitoring
- Website change detection
- Keyword filtering
- Summarization of updates
Example prompts
- "Monitor the RSS feed for 'AI Safety Research' and send me a daily summary."
- "Track changes on the website example.com/blog related to 'quantum computing'."
- "Alert me when there are any new articles mentioning 'renewable energy policy'."
Tips & gotchas
The accuracy of updates depends heavily on the quality of the monitored sources and the precision of the keywords used. Ensure that the RSS feeds or websites being tracked are reliable and relevant to avoid irrelevant notifications.
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