selfoss is a web-based RSS reader and data aggregation application for following updates from multiple online sources. It combines subscriptions into a single reading interface, reducing the need to visit individual websites to check for new content.
The application is written in PHP and uses an extensible architecture that accommodates more than conventional RSS feeds. Its data-source connectors, known as spouts, can collect and process information from supported websites and services, with additional connectors available through the extension system.
selfoss is suitable for personal reading and for users who want to consolidate several information streams. Its interface can be accessed through desktop and mobile browsers, while external applications can communicate through its API.
The project supports different database engines and provides tools for importing existing feed subscriptions. It offers a relatively straightforward way to maintain control over a personal news collection.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Collects RSS and Atom feeds through a unified reading interface.
- Supports additional data sources through configurable spouts.
- Custom spouts can extend the range of websites and services available to the reader.
- Displays updates from multiple sources in a combined article stream.
- Organise and browse subscribed information sources.
- Track reading activity and distinguish unread items from previously viewed content.
- Adaptive layout supports desktop, tablet and mobile browsers.
- OPML import allows subscriptions from other feed readers to be transferred.
- RESTful JSON API provides access for external applications and developers.
- Supports SQLite, PostgreSQL and MySQL-compatible database systems.
- Extensible architecture allows additional data collection functionality to be developed.
- Compatible third-party mobile readers can provide an alternative way to access content.
- Scheduled feed retrieval keeps subscribed sources up to date.
Website: github.com/fossar/selfoss
Support:
Developer: Tobias Zeising, Jan Tojnar
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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