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A self-hosted RSS reader with smart folders, semantic event grouping, and a three-pane reading interface, built with Vue and Express.

Open-source alternative to:FeedlyInoreader

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What is it?

RSSMonster is a self-hosted RSS reader aimed at people who follow many feeds and want help deciding what to read. Besides the usual subscription inbox, it groups articles that cover the same event, flags duplicate content, and offers Recommended, Top Stories, and chronological ordering.

Search expressions can be saved as Smart Folders that update automatically as new articles arrive. Automated actions based on regular expressions can bookmark, tag, mark read, or hide matching articles. Reading modes range from a three-panel desktop layout to compact summaries, with keyboard shortcuts, themes, and text-size settings.

The server runs on SQLite for lightweight personal use or MySQL 8.4 for multi-user setups with dedicated crawl and AI workers. Feeds can be moved in and out via OPML, and Fever and Google Reader compatible APIs let existing clients connect. An Electron desktop build is also available.

Key features

  • 01Smart Folders saved from search expressions update as new articles arrive.
  • 02Events group reports about the same occurrence, and duplicate content is flagged separately.
  • 03Automated actions apply regex rules to bookmark, tag, mark read, or hide articles.
  • 04Three-pane desktop reader, expanded and summarized views, and mobile-friendly layouts.
  • 05Runs on SQLite or MySQL 8.4, with OPML import/export and Fever and Google Reader API support.

Use cases

  • Keeping up with many news sources and avoiding repeated coverage of the same story.
  • Running a private feed reader on a home server or VPS for personal use.
  • Sharing one self-hosted reader among several users with separate accounts.
  • Moving existing subscriptions in from another reader via OPML.

In collections

RSS readers and feed toolsSelf-hosted apps

Topics

#rss#rss-reader#self-hosted#feed-aggregator#vue#express#nodejs#docker#express-js#feed-reader

FAQ

What is rssmonster?
A self-hosted RSS reader with smart folders, semantic event grouping, and a three-pane reading interface, built with Vue and Express. RSSMonster is a self-hosted RSS reader aimed at people who follow many feeds and want help deciding what to read. Besides the usual subscription inbox, it groups articles that cover the same event, flags duplicate content, and offers Recommended, Top Stories, and chronological ordering.
Is rssmonster free to use? What license does it have?
rssmonster is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is rssmonster still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to rssmonster was on Nov 3, 2026.
What can I use rssmonster for?
Keeping up with many news sources and avoiding repeated coverage of the same story. Running a private feed reader on a home server or VPS for personal use. Sharing one self-hosted reader among several users with separate accounts. Moving existing subscriptions in from another reader via OPML.
Where can I get rssmonster?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/pietheinstrengholt/rssmonster

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