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A self-hostable PHP service that saves web articles into a personal RSS/Atom feed so you can read them later in any feed reader.

Open-source alternative to:PocketInstapaper

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What is it?

RSS-Librarian is a read-it-later service built around RSS and Atom. Articles you save are extracted to clean readable content and written as entries in your own personal feed, so you can read them in the feed reader you already use, including offline and across multiple devices.

The project runs as a single self-hostable PHP file. It uses no database and requires no user accounts or sign-up. Content extraction is handled by an external readability service, Five Filters.

It suits people who want to keep a reading list inside their existing feed reader rather than adopt a separate app. It is less suited to users who need long-term categorization or indefinite storage of articles.

Key features

  • 01Saves web articles as entries in a personal RSS/Atom feed.
  • 02Works with any feed reader application.
  • 03Uses no database and needs no user accounts.
  • 04Can be self-hosted as a single PHP file.
  • 05Extracts article content through the Five Filters readability service.

Use cases

  • Collecting single articles that someone sends you into your feed reader.
  • Reading saved articles offline on several devices through an existing feed reader.
  • Running a private read-it-later endpoint on your own server without accounts.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Open the hosted instance in your browser

  2. 2

    Self-host by copying librarian.php to a PHP-enabled web server

Things to know

  • Content extraction depends on an external readability service (FiveFilters).

In collections

RSS readers and feed toolsSelf-hosted apps

Topics

#rss#read-later#php#self-hosted#feed-reader#atom

FAQ

What is rss-librarian?
A self-hostable PHP service that saves web articles into a personal RSS/Atom feed so you can read them later in any feed reader. RSS-Librarian is a read-it-later service built around RSS and Atom. Articles you save are extracted to clean readable content and written as entries in your own personal feed, so you can read them in the feed reader you already use, including offline and across multiple devices.
Is rss-librarian free to use? What license does it have?
rss-librarian is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is rss-librarian still maintained?
Updated within 6 months. The last commit to rss-librarian was on Sep 8, 2026.
What can I use rss-librarian for?
Collecting single articles that someone sends you into your feed reader. Reading saved articles offline on several devices through an existing feed reader. Running a private read-it-later endpoint on your own server without accounts.
How do I install rss-librarian?
Open the hosted instance in your browser Self-host by copying librarian.php to a PHP-enabled web server
Where can I get rss-librarian?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/thefranke/rss-librarian

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