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A free, open-source RSS/Atom/JSON Feed newsreader for macOS with an Apple Mail-style interface.

Open-source alternative to:NetNewsWireReeder

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What is it?

Vienna is a feed reader for macOS that reads RSS, Atom and JSON Feed sources. Its layout follows Apple Mail: a list of feeds and article summaries lets you scan quickly, and selecting an article opens it in a simplified browser view for reading.

Vienna can subscribe directly to websites you want to follow. It can also sync with cloud services that implement the Open Reader API, an adaptation of the Google Reader API, and the project reports testing with BazQux, FreshRSS, FeedHQ, Inoreader and The Old Reader.

Article display is customizable through HTML and CSS styles, and new toolbar and menu actions can be added through XML-based plugins. Vienna is distributed through GitHub Releases, SourceForge and Homebrew Cask.

Key features

  • 01Apple Mail-style layout for scanning feed summaries and reading articles
  • 02Supports RSS, Atom and JSON Feed sources
  • 03Syncs with services compatible with the Open Reader API
  • 04Customizable article display styles using HTML and CSS
  • 05Extensible toolbar and menu actions through XML plugin files

Use cases

  • Keeping up with news and blogs on a Mac without a browser tab for each site
  • Syncing feed reading across devices through a self-hosted FreshRSS server or a hosted reader service
  • Customizing how articles look with your own reading styles

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install via Homebrew Cask

    brew install --cask vienna
  2. 2

    Or download the latest release from the GitHub Releases page

Things to know

  • macOS only; requires macOS 10.15 or later for the current 3.11.x line.

In collections

RSS readers and feed toolsOpen-source Mac apps

Topics

#rss-reader#atom#json-feed#macos#feed-reader#newsreader#atom-reader

FAQ

What is vienna-rss?
A free, open-source RSS/Atom/JSON Feed newsreader for macOS with an Apple Mail-style interface. Vienna is a feed reader for macOS that reads RSS, Atom and JSON Feed sources. Its layout follows Apple Mail: a list of feeds and article summaries lets you scan quickly, and selecting an article opens it in a simplified browser view for reading.
Is vienna-rss free to use? What license does it have?
vienna-rss is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is vienna-rss still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to vienna-rss was on Oct 25, 2026.
What can I use vienna-rss for?
Keeping up with news and blogs on a Mac without a browser tab for each site Syncing feed reading across devices through a self-hosted FreshRSS server or a hosted reader service Customizing how articles look with your own reading styles
How do I install vienna-rss?
Install via Homebrew Cask: brew install --cask vienna Or download the latest release from the GitHub Releases page
Where can I get vienna-rss?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/ViennaRSS/vienna-rss

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