newsboat
An RSS/Atom feed reader for text terminals, offering powerful filtering, bookmarking, and service integration.
What is newsboat?
Newsboat is an RSS/Atom feed reader for text terminals, allowing users to subscribe to and read web feeds directly from the command line. It solves the problem of information overload by aggregating content from blogs, news sites, and other sources into a single, keyboard-navigable interface without requiring a graphical browser.
Developers, system administrators, and power users who prefer terminal-based applications and want a fast, customizable way to follow RSS/Atom feeds without leaving the command line.
Newsboat offers extensive customization through scripting, filtering, and integration with online services, all within a lightweight, terminal-native interface. Its active maintenance and rich feature set make it a robust alternative to graphical feed readers.
Overview
An RSS/Atom feed reader for text terminals
Use Cases
Best For
- Reading RSS feeds in a terminal or SSH session
- Automating feed processing with custom scripts and filters
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