auparse_feed - Linux
Overview
auparse_feed is a powerful command-line tool designed to parse and process feed data in Linux systems. It enables users to extract, filter, and analyze data from RSS, Atom, or any other XML-based feeds, making it an invaluable asset for news aggregators, data analysts, and anyone working with online content.
Syntax
auparse_feed [options] <feed_url> [<output_file>]
Options/Flags
-f, --format
: Specify the output format (xml
,json
,csv
,rss
, oratom
). Default:xml
-l, --limit
: Limit the number of items to parse.-a, --authors
: Extract and display author information.-t, --tags
: Extract and display tags associated with items.-c, --content
: Extract and display the full content of items. Default:false
-o, --output-file
: Write the output to a specified file instead of stdout.
Examples
Simple Extraction:
auparse_feed https://example.com/feed.xml
Detailed Extraction with Content and Authors:
auparse_feed -c -a https://example.com/news-feed.atom
Exporting Results to a JSON File:
auparse_feed -f json https://example.com/updates.rss > feed_data.json
Common Issues
- Invalid URL: Ensure the provided feed URL is valid and accessible.
- Connection Issues: Check your internet connection and verify that the feed source is online.
- XML Parsing Errors: If the feed is not well-formed, parsing errors may occur. Check the feed source for any malformed tags.
Integration
Filtering with grep:
auparse_feed -f xml https://example.com/feed.xml | grep "keyword"
Combine with curl for Authentication:
curl -u username:password https://example.com/private-feed.xml | auparse_feed
Related Commands
- rss2email: Converts RSS feeds into email digests.
- xmlstarlet: A versatile XML processing tool.
- feedparser: A Python library for parsing and processing feeds.