miniflux-news
Fetch and triage the latest unread RSS/news entries from a Miniflux instance via its REST API using an API token. Use when the user asks to get the latest Miniflux unread items, list recent entries with titles/links, or generate short summaries of specific Miniflux entries. Includes a bundled script to query Miniflux (/v1/entries and /v1/entries/{id}) using credentials from ~/.config/clawdbot/miniflux-news.json (or MINIFLUX_URL and MINIFLUX_TOKEN overrides).
Best use case
miniflux-news is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Fetch and triage the latest unread RSS/news entries from a Miniflux instance via its REST API using an API token. Use when the user asks to get the latest Miniflux unread items, list recent entries with titles/links, or generate short summaries of specific Miniflux entries. Includes a bundled script to query Miniflux (/v1/entries and /v1/entries/{id}) using credentials from ~/.config/clawdbot/miniflux-news.json (or MINIFLUX_URL and MINIFLUX_TOKEN overrides).
Teams using miniflux-news should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/miniflux-news/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How miniflux-news Compares
| Feature / Agent | miniflux-news | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Fetch and triage the latest unread RSS/news entries from a Miniflux instance via its REST API using an API token. Use when the user asks to get the latest Miniflux unread items, list recent entries with titles/links, or generate short summaries of specific Miniflux entries. Includes a bundled script to query Miniflux (/v1/entries and /v1/entries/{id}) using credentials from ~/.config/clawdbot/miniflux-news.json (or MINIFLUX_URL and MINIFLUX_TOKEN overrides).
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Miniflux News
Use the bundled script to fetch entries, then format a clean list and optionally write summaries.
## Setup (credentials)
This skill reads Miniflux credentials from a local config file by default.
### Config file (recommended)
Path:
- `~/.config/clawdbot/miniflux-news.json`
Format:
```json
{
"url": "https://your-miniflux.example",
"token": "<api-token>"
}
```
Create/update it using the script:
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py configure \
--url "https://your-miniflux.example" \
--token "<api-token>"
```
### Environment variables (override)
You can override the config file (useful for CI):
```bash
export MINIFLUX_URL="https://your-miniflux.example"
export MINIFLUX_TOKEN="<api-token>"
```
Token scope: Miniflux API token with read access.
## Fetch latest entries
List latest unread items (default):
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py entries --limit 20
```
Filter by category (by name):
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py entries --category "News" --limit 20
```
If you need machine-readable output:
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py entries --limit 50 --json
```
### Response formatting
- Return a tight bullet list: **[id] title — feed** + link.
- Ask how many the user wants summarized (e.g., “summarize 3” or “summarize ids 123,124”).
## View full content
Show the full article content stored in Miniflux (useful for reading or for better summaries):
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py entry 123 --full --format text
```
If you want the raw HTML as stored by Miniflux:
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py entry 123 --full --format html
```
## Categories
List categories:
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py categories
```
## Mark entries as read (explicit only)
This skill **must never** mark anything as read implicitly. Only do it when the user explicitly asks to mark specific ids as read.
Mark specific ids as read:
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py mark-read 123 124 --confirm
```
Mark all unread entries in a category as read (still explicit, requires `--confirm`; includes a safety `--limit`):
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py mark-read-category "News" --confirm --limit 500
```
## Summarize entries
Fetch full content for a specific entry id (machine-readable):
```bash
python3 skills/miniflux-news/scripts/miniflux.py entry 123 --json
```
Summarization rules:
- Prefer 3–6 bullets max.
- Lead with the “so what” in 1 sentence.
- If content is empty or truncated, say so and summarize from title + available snippet.
- Don’t invent facts; quote key numbers/names if present.
## Troubleshooting
- If the script says missing credentials: set `MINIFLUX_URL`/`MINIFLUX_TOKEN` or create `~/.config/clawdbot/miniflux-news.json`.
- If you get HTTP 401: token is wrong/expired.
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