Managing RSS Feed Subscriptions in Slack
Adding a New RSS Feed Subscription
Purpose: To subscribe to a new RSS feed in the #operations-engineering-rss Slack channel.
When to Use: When a new relevant GitHub information source has been identified and needs to be added to the channel.
Procedure:
Identify the RSS Feed URL: Ensure the URL is correct and active by testing it in an RSS reader or browser.
Open Slack: Go to the
#operations-engineering-rsschannel in your Slack workspace.Use the Subscribe Command: In the message input box, type
/feed subscribe <url>replacing<url>with the actual RSS feed URL.Confirm Subscription: Wait for Slack to confirm the subscription has been added. Verify by checking for a success message from the Slackbot or the feed integration bot.
Document the Subscription: Record the subscription in the team’s feed management documentation with the URL and the date added.
Removing an RSS Feed Subscription
Purpose: To remove an existing RSS feed subscription from the #operations-engineering-rss Slack channel.
When to Use: When an RSS feed is no longer relevant or required, or if the feed is producing too much noise.
Procedure:
Identify the Feed ID: Locate the ID of the feed you wish to remove. This can be found in the channel’s feed list or your team’s feed management documentation e.g.
/feed list.Open Slack: Navigate to the
#operations-engineering-rsschannel in your Slack workspace.Use the Remove Command: In the message input box, type
/feed remove <id>replacing<id>with the actual feed ID.Confirm Removal: Wait for Slack to confirm the feed has been removed. Confirm by looking for a success message from the Slackbot or the feed integration bot.
Update Documentation: Amend the team’s feed management documentation to reflect the removal with the date it was removed.