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SimpleReader

A privacy-focused, local-first RSS reader that runs completely in your browser. No account required.

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  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

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  • Google Chrome
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  •  2 Stars
  •  2 Forks
  •  2 Open Issues
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What is SimpleReader?

Privacy-focused, local-first RSS reader. No account required.

  • Reads RSS 2.0, Atom, and RSS 1.0 (RDF) feeds
  • All data stored locally in Chrome — nothing leaves your browser
  • Cross-device sync via Chrome's built-in Sync (no account needed beyond your Google account)
  • OPML import and export — bring your existing subscriptions
  • Dark mode and font-size settings
  • Full-text search across all loaded articles
  • Keyboard navigation (j/k or arrow keys, Enter to expand)
  • Starred/pinned feeds float to the top of the sidebar
  • Efficient conditional HTTP fetching (ETag / Last-Modified)