fs-street
Fetches articles from Farnam Street RSS. Use when asking about decision-making, mental models, learning, or wisdom from Farnam Street blog.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/geekjourneyx/mind-skills --skill fs-street- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads fs-street automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Farnam Street
Fetches articles from Farnam Street blog, covering topics like mental models, decision-making, leadership, and learning.
Quick Start
# Basic queries
昨天的文章
今天的FS文章
2024-06-13的文章
# Search
有哪些可用的日期
Query Types
| Type | Examples | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Relative date | 昨天的文章 今天的文章 前天 | Yesterday, today, day before |
| Absolute date | 2024-06-13的文章 | YYYY-MM-DD format |
| Date range | 有哪些日期 可用的日期 | Show available dates |
| Topic search | 关于决策的文章 思维模型 | Search by keyword |
Workflow
- [ ] Step 1: Parse date from user request
- [ ] Step 2: Fetch RSS data
- [ ] Check content availability
- [ ] Format and display results
Step 1: Parse Date
| User Input | Target Date | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
昨天 | Yesterday | today - 1 day |
前天 | Day before | today - 2 days |
今天 | Today | Current date |
2024-06-13 | 2024-06-13 | Direct parse |
Format: Always use YYYY-MM-DD
Step 2: Fetch RSS
python skills/fs-street/scripts/fetch_blog.py --date YYYY-MM-DD
Available commands:
# Get specific date
python skills/fs-street/scripts/fetch_blog.py --date 2024-06-13
# Get date range
python skills/fs-street/scripts/fetch_blog.py --date-range
# Relative dates
python skills/fs-street/scripts/fetch_blog.py --relative yesterday
Requirements: pip install feedparser requests
Step 3: Check Content
When NOT Found
Sorry, no article available for 2024-06-14
Available date range: 2023-04-19 ~ 2024-06-13
Suggestions:
- View 2024-06-13 article
- View 2024-06-12 article
Members Only Content
Some articles are marked [FS Members] - these are premium content and may only show a teaser.
Step 4: Format Results
Example Output:
# Farnam Street · 2024年6月13日
> Experts vs. Imitators: How to tell the difference between real expertise and imitation
## Content
If you want the highest quality information, you have to speak to the best people. The problem is many people claim to be experts, who really aren't.
**Key Insights**:
- Imitators can't answer questions at a deeper level
- Experts can tell you all the ways they've failed
- Imitators don't know the limits of their expertise
---
Source: Farnam Street
URL: https://fs.blog/experts-vs-imitators/
Configuration
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| RSS_URL | RSS feed URL | https://fs.blog/feed/ |
No API keys required.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| RSS fetch fails | Check network connectivity |
| Invalid date | Use YYYY-MM-DD format |
| No content | Check available date range |
| Members only | Some articles are premium content |
CLI Reference
# Get specific date
python skills/fs-street/scripts/fetch_blog.py --date 2024-06-13
# Get date range
python skills/fs-street/scripts/fetch_blog.py --date-range
# Relative dates
python skills/fs-street/scripts/fetch_blog.py --relative yesterday
FAQ
What does the fs-street skill do?
Fetches articles from Farnam Street RSS. Use when asking about decision-making, mental models, learning, or wisdom from Farnam Street blog.
How do I install fs-street?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/geekjourneyx/mind-skills --skill fs-street in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/fs-street/ (personal) or .claude/skills/fs-street/ (project).
Which AI agents can use fs-street?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is fs-street safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains fs-street?
It is published by geekjourneyx in geekjourneyx/mind-skills. It has 60 recorded installs.
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