FreshRSS

FreshRSS is an open-source, self-hosted news aggregator used for managing and reading RSS and Atom feeds in a single location. It operates as a web application that can be deployed on Linux or Windows servers, including low-resource hardware like the Raspberry Pi 1. The application allows users to centralize their information intake by subscribing to various web feeds and organizing them within a private environment.

The software supports multi-user environments and includes an anonymous reading mode for public access. Users interact with the system primarily through a web browser, but the system also provides a command-line interface for administrative tasks. For those who prefer mobile access, the software provides dedicated APIs that allow integration with various native applications across Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.

Key features

• Support for RSS, Atom, and JSON documents
• WebSub integration for instant push notifications from compatible sources
• Basic web scraping based on XPath for sites without feeds
• API support for mobile clients via Google Reader and Fever protocols
• Multi-user management with custom tags and anonymous access
• Multiple login methods including web forms, HTTP Authentication, and OpenID Connect
• Ability to reshare article selections via HTML, RSS, and OPML
• Extensibility through a dedicated system of extensions

FreshRSS is built with PHP 8.1+ and requires a web server such as Apache, nginx, or lighttpd. It is compatible with several database backends, including PostgreSQL 10+, SQLite, MariaDB 10.6+, and MySQL 8.0+. The application is translated into over 20 languages, ensuring accessibility for a global user base. Its architecture is designed to be lightweight, maintaining fast response times even when managing hundreds of feeds and tens of thousands of articles.

This tool is designed for users seeking a private, customizable way to aggregate web content on their own infrastructure while maintaining full ownership of their reading data.