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news-briefing

Fetch multi-region news headlines and compile structured plain-text or HTML digests.

Updated Jul 3, 2026
Search Tags:#web scraping#headlines#news#cron#digest#rss#html report
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/decniner/HermesP1 --skill news-briefing-decniner
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news-briefing
Source: https://github.com/decniner/HermesP1/tree/main/.hermes-backup/skills/research/news-briefing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/decniner/HermesP1 --skill news-briefing-decniner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Gathering current headlines from Japan, the Philippines, and global sources requires navigating JS-heavy sites, CAPTCHA walls, and unreliable extraction APIs. This Skill provides a complete pipeline for collecting, curating, and formatting multi-region news into a ready-to-deliver digest. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Multi-Region Source Coverage: Pre-configured navigation patterns for Kyodo News, NHK World, Rappler, PhilStar, Inquirer, and BBC News, with per-region curation criteria. - Tiered Fallback Extraction: When web_search/web_extract fail, fall back to RSS feeds via curl, then HTML grep patterns, then browser vision for JS-rendered pages. - Dual Output Formats: Produce a plain-text digest for CLI/cron delivery or a dark-themed single-file HTML report with ranked headline cards. - Use Case: Set up a cron job that every morning compiles the top 5 headlines each from Japan, the Philippines, and world news, then delivers a formatted digest to your chat channel automatically. ## Quick Start Compile today's top 5 news headlines from Japan, the Philippines, and global sources into a plain-text digest.

Frequently Asked Questions about news-briefing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get daily news headlines from Japan and the Philippines?▼

Use this Skill to fetch headlines from Kyodo News or NHK for Japan, Rappler or PhilStar for the Philippines, and BBC for global coverage. It compiles the top stories per region into a structured digest with summaries and source links.

What should I do when web_search or web_extract fails with payment errors?▼

Switch to the tiered fallback chain: first try RSS feeds via curl (BBC, PhilStar, NHK), then curl with grep patterns on server-rendered HTML, and finally browser navigation with vision extraction for JS-rendered sites.

Can I schedule an automated daily news briefing with a cron job?▼

Yes, the Skill supports cron delivery by outputting the plain-text digest as the final response, which the system delivers automatically. If no new stories are found, it responds with [SILENT] to suppress empty deliveries.

Why does Reuters not work for news extraction?▼

Reuters blocks automated access with a DataDome CAPTCHA on both browser and curl requests. Use BBC News for global coverage or AP News as an alternative wire source instead.

How do I extract headlines from JS-heavy news sites like NHK World?▼

JS-rendered sites often return empty accessibility trees, so use browser_vision to capture visible headlines from a screenshot. Alternatively, use NHK's Japanese RSS feed via curl and translate the results.

Can the news digest be delivered as an HTML report?▼

Yes, the Skill generates a single-file dark-themed HTML report with ranked headline cards, category tags, and summaries. The file is saved locally and can optionally be sent as an email attachment.

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