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A Brief Discussion on RSS, Easy to Use RSS

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RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an open content distribution standard that allows users to subscribe to and automatically receive updates from websites in their RSS readers, streamlining information access. It supports a wide range of content types, including news, blogs, videos, and podcasts. ### RSS Clients **Windows:** - **Fluent Reader**: An open-source, cross-platform RSS reader focused on a clean, user-friendly experience. - **irreader**: Supports various content types, including web pages and podcasts, with integration for messaging platforms. - **follow**: Currently in testing, requires an invitation. **Android:** - **Focus**: A popular, simple RSS tool that simplifies user experience through a rich subscription market. - **FeedMe**: A free, well-designed reader that connects to online services and optimizes the experience for Chinese users. ### How to Subscribe to RSS 1. **From the Website**: Look for "RSS" or "Subscribe" links on the website. If not visible, try adding “/feed” or “/rss” to the URL. 2. **Using RSSHub**: An open-source tool that aggregates numerous RSS feeds. Users can copy feeds from websites or use plugins. 3. **Through Reader Subscription Stores**: Many readers offer subscription stores or recommendations for easier access to feeds. RSS allows users to create a personalized content consumption experience, efficiently managing information flow in an era of information overload. This guide aims to help users get started with RSS.

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an open content distribution standard used for subscribing to and automatically pushing the latest content from websites. When we subscribe to an RSS feed from a website, the updated content from that site is automatically pushed to our RSS reader, saving us the step of visiting the website and helping us efficiently obtain the information we want. The application range of RSS is very broad, supporting subscriptions for almost all types of content, from news and blogs to videos and podcasts.

Choosing an RSS Client#

There are various RSS readers available on different platforms, each with its own focus on features, allowing users to choose the appropriate client based on their needs.

1 Windows Platform#

  • Fluent Reader: This is an open-source, cross-platform RSS reader that supports Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, focusing on providing a clean and easy-to-use reading experience, suitable for users who prefer an integrated, distraction-free RSS subscription tool.
    https://hyliu.me/fluent-reader/
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  • irreader: This is an RSS reader that supports Windows and Mac, allowing subscriptions to web pages, RSS, podcasts, and even GitHub issues, and it provides some RSS sources that can push to Feishu, DingTalk, WeChat Work, Discord, and Telegram.
    ‍http://irreader.fatecore.com/
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  • follow: Everything can be subscribed to, currently in testing phase and requires an invitation code.
    https://follow.is/

2 Android Platform#

  • Focus (currently not maintained...): A very popular RSS tool with a simple interface, leveraging the RSShub open-source project, it comes with a rich subscription market and simplifies operations as much as possible, suitable for casual users.
    https://github.com/ihewro/Focus

  • FeedMe: Designed simply, fully functional, free, supports connection with online readers, and offers a "China mode" to optimize the reading experience for domestic users.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seazon.feedme
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How to Subscribe to RSS#

There are various ways to subscribe to RSS, typically by subscribing directly from the target website or using tools like RSShub to subscribe to RSS feeds.

1 Subscribe from the Target Website#

  • Many websites provide "RSS" or "Subscribe" links at the bottom, top, or in the menu of the page; clicking the link will give you the RSS feed address.
  • If you don't see a clear RSS icon, try adding "/feed" or "/rss" to the end of the URL, which is often the default address for the website's RSS feed.

2 Using RSSHub to Subscribe#

3 Subscribe Using the Subscription Source Store Provided by Readers#

Many readers offer a subscription source store or recommended sources for subscriptions.

Through RSS, we can create a personalized subscription content world for ourselves, efficiently and orderly obtaining various high-quality information. In an era of information overload, RSS provides us with a way to independently acquire information, helping us take control of our personal information flow. I hope this article helps you better get started with and use RSS.

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