Question 1

How to customize the look of Bubo Reader?

Accepted Answer

Edit the Nunjucks template in config/template.html and the CSS in public/style.css. The project uses standard web technologies, so you can modify HTML/CSS directly for full design control.

Question 2

Bubo Reader vs FreshRSS: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Bubo Reader is a static, minimalist tool ideal for simple self-hosting with no database. FreshRSS is a full-featured web-based reader with more capabilities like filtering and APIs. Choose Bubo for simplicity and control, FreshRSS for advanced features.

Question 3

How to keep feeds updated automatically on Netlify?

Accepted Answer

Set up a Netlify build hook and use an external service like IFTTT or EasyCron to ping it periodically, as described in the README. This triggers rebuilds to fetch new content without manual intervention.

Question 4

Does Bubo Reader support OPML import?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't support OPML import; you must manually add feed URLs to the feeds.json file. This is a drawback if you're migrating from another reader with many feeds.

Question 5

Can I use Bubo Reader on a shared hosting without Node.js?

Accepted Answer

Not directly; you need Node.js to run the build process locally or on a server. However, after building, you can upload the static HTML/CSS files to any web host, but updates require re-running the build script.

Question 6

How to add or remove categories in Bubo Reader?

Accepted Answer

Edit the conf/feeds.json file to define categories and assign feed URLs. Each category is a key in the JSON object, making it simple to organize feeds, but changes require manual file edits.

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