Stringer is an RSS reader designed around simplicity and focused reading. It provides a personal interface for following websites without social recommendations, built-in sharing services or algorithmic content suggestions.
The application uses Ruby on Rails with PostgreSQL for storing subscriptions and reading activity. Its streamlined interface is intended for users who want to work through their feeds without the distractions of a more elaborate news service.
Keyboard shortcuts are an important part of the reading experience. Users can move through articles and manage their reading activity without relying on the mouse. Stringer also provides an API compatible with Fever, allowing supported external clients to access the same subscriptions.
The project supports several languages and includes facilities for removing older read articles from the database. It remains an intentionally restrained alternative to more feature-heavy RSS readers.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Clean interface concentrates on reading subscribed RSS feeds.
- Manage subscriptions and follow updates from multiple websites.
- Keyboard shortcuts provide efficient navigation between stories.
- Shortcut reference can be displayed directly within the application.
- Track read and unread articles as subscriptions are updated.
- Fever-compatible API enables synchronisation with supported external reader clients.
- Personal reading experience without social recommendations or built-in sharing.
- Deliberately excludes algorithmic content recommendations.
- Old read stories can be removed automatically while starred items are retained.
- Multiple interface languages are supported.
- Rails-based application with PostgreSQL storage.
- Designed for personal use with a minimal configuration interface.
Website: github.com/stringer-rss/stringer
Support:
Developer: Matt Swanson
License: MIT License
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