Miniflux News

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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).

Overview

Publisher	viralcode
Repository	`openwhale`
Skill name	`miniflux-news`
Stars	65
Forks	11
Bundled files	3
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
3 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by viralcode on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Miniflux News AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/viralcode/openwhale.git /tmp/openwhale
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/openwhale/skills/miniflux-news .claude/skills/miniflux-news

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Miniflux News in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Miniflux News on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Miniflux News is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

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

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.
If you get HTTP 404: base URL is wrong (should be the Miniflux web root).

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Miniflux News AI skill do?

Why use Miniflux News on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Miniflux News is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Miniflux News in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/viralcode/openwhale/tree/main/skills/miniflux-news. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Miniflux News?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Miniflux News?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Miniflux News with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Miniflux News AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by viralcode. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Miniflux News

Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Miniflux News

Setup (credentials)

Config file (recommended)

Environment variables (override)

Fetch latest entries

Response formatting

View full content

Categories

Mark entries as read (explicit only)

Summarize entries

Troubleshooting

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Miniflux News

Setup (credentials)

Config file (recommended)

Environment variables (override)

Fetch latest entries

Response formatting

View full content

Categories

Mark entries as read (explicit only)

Summarize entries

Troubleshooting

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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