Safari Web clip functionality

Is there a way to make an RSS feed with a web clip that is put into dashboard? I don't see an obvious way but this would be great if possible. The other question is if there is an open API for my own widget or APP to pull the webclip information.

Interesting dilemma.
One thing to try:
In the dashboard, click on the little plus sign so you get access to the "manage widgets" button.
There you can disable the "web clip". Maybe that will make the errant clip go away. I think if you
subsequently re-enable "web clip" you will get that functionality back but without that messed up clip.
charlie

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