Youlag
Video-focused FreshRSS extension for YouTube and article browsing
Youlag is an extension for FreshRSS that modernizes the reading and watching experience for YouTube channels and article feeds. It provides a video-first interface, mobile-friendly controls, and quality-of-life features to browse subscriptions and read articles in a single unified UI.
Key Features
- Video and article modes optimized for watching and reading within FreshRSS
- Mini player that keeps video in a corner while interacting with articles
- Option to block YouTube Shorts and apply video layout per category
- Switchable playback sources (YouTube or Invidious-compatible backends)
- Mobile-friendly gestures and navigation (swipe down for mini player, Esc/back to exit)
- Integration with FreshRSS features: subscribe to YouTube creators via feed links and manage feeds from the reader
- The extension is themable and provides a modernized article viewing layout
Use Cases
- Use FreshRSS as a single hub to follow YouTube channels and read linked articles with a unified UI
- Watch videos while reading related articles without leaving the feed reader using the mini player
- Apply video-focused layouts to specific categories (e.g., a dedicated subscriptions category)
Limitations and Considerations
- Requires FreshRSS version 1.28.0 or newer to install and operate
- Video playback behavior can depend on external backends (Invidious instances) and browser capabilities
- Some features (background playback on mobile) may need browser-side extensions or permissions to work consistently
Youlag is a lightweight UI extension that enhances FreshRSS for users who consume a mix of video and article feeds. It focuses on usability and mobile ergonomics while leveraging FreshRSS feed management.
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