yarr

yarr is a lightweight, self-hosted web application for reading RSS/Atom feeds in a clean, distraction-free interface. It is designed to be easy to run (single binary) while still covering core feed-reading workflows like discovering feeds, organizing subscriptions, and reading articles efficiently.

Key Features:

• Web-based RSS/Atom reader with a minimal UI focused on reading
• Feed discovery from a website URL (auto-detects available feeds)
• Organize subscriptions with tags and per-feed settings
• Article list with quick navigation and unread/starred states
• Search and filtering to find items across feeds
• Import/export subscriptions via OPML
• Supports fetching full content for some feeds (when supported by the feed/site)
• Single-binary deployment with an embedded database for simple hosting

Use Cases:

• Replace hosted RSS readers by aggregating personal news sources on your own server
• Follow blogs, changelogs, and release announcements with centralized “unread” tracking
• Curate topic-based reading lists by tagging feeds (e.g., security, dev, finance)

Limitations and Considerations:

• Feature set intentionally stays minimal compared to “power user” RSS platforms (e.g., complex rules/automation)
• Full-content extraction quality depends on the site/feed and may not work universally

yarr is a good fit for users who want a straightforward RSS reader that is easy to deploy and maintain. It prioritizes speed and simplicity while still providing the essentials for daily feed reading and organization.