feedparser
A universal Ruby gem for parsing and normalizing web feeds in multiple formats including Atom, RSS, JSON Feed, HTML with Microformats, and Feed.TXT.
What is feedparser?
Feedparser is a Ruby gem that acts as a universal web feed parser and normalizer. It reads and processes feeds in multiple formats including Atom, RSS, JSON Feed, HTML with Microformats, and Feed.TXT, converting them into a consistent data structure. This solves the problem of handling diverse feed formats in applications that consume syndicated content.
Ruby developers building applications that need to parse and process web feeds, such as feed readers, content aggregators, or news applications.
Developers choose Feedparser because it provides a single, unified interface for parsing all major web feed formats, eliminating the need to use multiple libraries. Its normalization feature ensures consistent data output regardless of the input format.
Overview
feedparser gem - (universal) web feed parser and normalizer (XML w/ Atom or RSS, JSON Feed, HTML w/ Microformats e.g. h-entry/h-feed or Feed.HTML, Feed.TXT w/ YAML, JSON or INI & Markdown, etc.)
Use Cases
Best For
- Building feed readers that support multiple feed formats
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