Stringer
A self-hosted RSS reader with a clean, distraction-free interface
Stringer is a self-hosted RSS reader designed to be simple and “anti-social,” focusing on reading feeds without recommendations, sharing, or algorithmic timelines. It provides a clean web interface for subscribing to feeds and managing unread stories.
Key Features
- Feed subscription and reading interface focused on a distraction-free workflow
- Keyboard shortcuts for fast navigation and triage of articles
- Fever-compatible API endpoint for third-party mobile clients that support Fever
- Story starring and read/unread tracking
- Background job processing for feed fetching and maintenance tasks
- Basic housekeeping tools to clean up old read stories
Use Cases
- Personal, self-hosted alternative to hosted RSS readers
- Central RSS backend used with a Fever-compatible mobile app
- Team or small-group internal feed monitoring without social features
Limitations and Considerations
- Purposefully avoids social discovery and recommendation features
- Primarily targets RSS reading; advanced automation or filtering features are limited compared to some modern readers
Stringer is a good fit if you want a straightforward, self-managed RSS reader with a responsive web UI and the option to connect mobile clients through a well-known compatibility API. Its minimal feature set and traditional web stack make it approachable to deploy and maintain.
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