KrISS Feed

KrISS Feed is a lightweight PHP-based RSS/Atom feed reader distributed as a minimal, deployable application. It is designed to run without a SQL database and can be installed as a single PHP file for easy self-hosting and portability.

Key Features

• Add and remove feeds and organize them in folders
• Import and export subscriptions using OPML
• No SQL/database required; file-based data storage and a single-file deployment option
• List, expanded and reader views with support for starred items and mark-as-read actions
• Auto-update in reader/show views and manual update controls
• Local cache of recent articles (auto cache of last downloaded items) and infinite scroll
• Anonymize links (does not anonymize images/media) and simple sharing integration (e.g., Shaarli)
• Progressive enhancements: fully usable without JavaScript; Bootstrap-based UI and internationalization
• Plugin support to extend functionality

Use Cases

• Run a lightweight personal feed reader on low-cost or shared PHP hosting
• Replace cloud RSS services for a single-user, privacy-minded feed reading setup
• Embed as a portable feed reader on a personal website or intranet for curated feeds

Limitations and Considerations

• Designed primarily for single-user or small-scale use; file-based storage and single-process PHP make large-scale, multi-user deployments or very large feed lists impractical
• Limited built-in user/account management and advanced multi-user features
• Performance and update concurrency are constrained by PHP execution environment and hosting resources

KrISS Feed is a pragmatic, minimal RSS/Atom reader focused on simplicity, portability, and low operational requirements. It is well suited for personal and small-scale use where ease of deployment and privacy are priorities.