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Yarr

Lightweight web-based RSS reader usable as desktop app or personal server

3.9k Go MIT 8 days ago

Overview

Yarr (yet another rss reader) is a compact Go application that doubles as both a local desktop RSS client and a self-hosted server. It bundles the entire UI into a single binary with no external dependencies, stores data in SQLite, and provides a clean reading interface with keyboard shortcuts and dark mode. The binary can be launched directly or served behind a reverse proxy.

Where it falls short of Feedly

  • No user accounts; designed for single-user personal use only
  • No API for third-party mobile clients or integrations
  • Minimal configuration options; no plugins or extension support
  • No content archiving, offline snapshots, or annotations

We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.

Tags

rss
feed-reader
go
single-binary
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