How to Monitor News in Slack with RSS Feeds

Mar. 27 2025 · 2 min read

Staying on top of breaking news and industry trends is crucial, but constantly checking news websites can be time-consuming. Instead of manually visiting multiple sources, you can automate news updates in Slack using RSS feeds. With RSS.app, you can bring the latest headlines directly into your Slack workspace, ensuring your team stays informed without distractions.

Why Monitor News in Slack?

Real-time updates – Get breaking news as it happens.
Centralized news tracking – Keep all relevant headlines in one Slack channel.
Stay ahead of industry trends – Follow top publications and niche sources.
Improve team collaboration – Share news instantly with colleagues.
Eliminate manual searches – Automate updates instead of refreshing news sites.

Step 1: Generate an RSS Feed for News Sources

To start receiving news updates in Slack, first, create an RSS feed for your preferred news sources.

Go to the RSS Generator.
Enter the URL of a news website or keyword to generate a feed.
Click “Generate” to create the RSS feed.
Save the feed by clicking Save to My Feeds for easy access.

Now, you’re ready to connect your news feed to Slack.

Step 2: Add RSS Feeds to Slack

To receive real-time news updates in a Slack channel, follow these steps:

Click the Slack icon in Feed Overview.
Authorize RSS.app to integrate with your Slack workspace.
Choose the Slack channel where news updates should appear.

4. Click Save, and news updates will now be posted automatically in Slack.

That's it! Your team will now get automatic news updates in Slack. You can further customize your feed to ensure your team members see only the most relevant updates.

Filter by keywords – Receive news that matches specific topics or industries.
Bundle feeds together – Combine multiple news sources into one Slack-friendly feed.

Tips for Organizing News Updates in Slack:

To keep news updates structured in Slack:

Create a dedicated news channel (e.g., #news-updates) for team-wide visibility.
Use Slack threads to discuss news items without cluttering the channel.
Set up notifications to receive updates only during work hours.

Final Thoughts

Monitoring news in Slack with RSS feeds keeps your team informed in real time, eliminates the need for manual tracking, and ensures you never miss critical updates. With RSS.app, you can automate news delivery, filter by topics, and centralize industry updates—all within Slack.