NewLoom Documentation

NewLoom is a Django-based platform designed for comprehensive news monitoring, content aggregation, and multi-channel publishing. It provides a robust framework for automating the entire news processing pipeline, from source monitoring to content distribution.

Getting Started

Initial Setup

  1. Create and activate a virtual environment:

    python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # Unix
venv\Scripts\activate     # Windows

  2. Install dependencies:

    pip install -r requirements.txt

  3. Install Playwright browsers:

    playwright install

  4. Run database migrations:

    python manage.py migrate

  5. Create a superuser:

    python manage.py createsuperuser

  6. Collect static files:

    python manage.py collectstatic

  7. Start the development server:

    python manage.py runserver

Django Documentation References

Core Functionality

  • News Monitoring

    • Automated tracking of multiple news sources

    • Support for websites, RSS feeds, and Telegram channels

    • Configurable monitoring frequencies

    • Real-time content detection

  • Content Processing

    • Automated content extraction and parsing

    • Customizable processing pipelines

    • Support for various content formats

    • Error handling and retry mechanisms

  • Publishing System

    • Multi-channel content distribution

    • Configurable publishing rules

    • Automated scheduling

    • Publishing status tracking

  • Chat Interface

    • Web-based chat interface

    • Slack integration

    • Thread-based conversations

    • Context-aware responses

Technical Architecture

  • Django Framework

    • Robust data models and ORM

    • Admin interface for configuration

    • API endpoints for integration

    • Authentication and permissions

  • Integration Features

    • Playwright for JavaScript rendering

    • RSS feed parsing

    • Telegram API integration

    • Customizable source adapters

    • Slack bot integration

Contents:

Indices and tables