RSS Feeds

Stay updated with new content by subscribing to RSS feeds. Learn how to use feeds for content discovery and sharing.

Available RSS Feeds

Content Type Feeds

Feed Parameters

• content_type: Filter by content type (Recipe, Tutorial, Project, Article)
• limit: Control number of items (default: 50, max: 100)
• format: Choose RSS or Atom format (default: rss)

Examples:

• /feed?content_type=Recipe&limit=20 - 20 latest recipes
• /feed?format=atom - All content in Atom format
• /feed?content_type=Tutorial&limit=10 - 10 latest tutorials

Using RSS Feeds

RSS Readers

Add any of the feed URLs above to your favorite RSS reader:

• Feedly - Web and mobile RSS reader
• Inoreader - Advanced RSS reader with filters
• NetNewsWire - macOS RSS reader
• Reeder - iOS RSS reader
• Any RSS reader - Most support custom feed URLs

Browser Integration

• Firefox: Built-in RSS reader
• Chrome: Extensions like “RSS Feed Reader”
• Safari: Built-in feed reading

Following Instances

Blogroll-Based Following

Content from other instances is added through your blogroll:

1. Go to the Federation page
2. Enter the domain of an instance to follow
3. Your instance will automatically fetch their RSS feed
4. Content appears in your aggregated timeline

How It Works

• Adding an instance subscribes to their RSS feed
• New content is fetched and stored locally
• You can unfollow at any time to stop aggregation
• See the Discovery guide for more details

Feed Sources

• Listsome instances - Full compatibility with RSS feeds
• Other platforms - Any site with a valid RSS/Atom feed
• Faircamp sites - Audio-focused content (future integration)

Feed Management

Organizing Feeds

• Create folders in your RSS reader for different topics
• Use descriptive names for each feed
• Set update frequencies based on content volume
• Enable notifications for important feeds

Content Quality

• Review feed content before adding
• Check update frequency to avoid spam
• Monitor content quality over time
• Remove inactive feeds periodically

Advanced Feed Usage

Feed Filtering

• Use content type parameters to focus on specific content
• Combine multiple feeds for comprehensive coverage
• Create filtered feeds for specific interests

Integration

• Email subscriptions for important feeds
• IFTTT/Zapier automation with feed updates
• Social media sharing of interesting content
• Content aggregation for newsletters

Automation

• Scheduled consumption of external feeds
• Automated filtering based on keywords
• Content alerts for specific topics
• Feed exports for backup and sharing

Troubleshooting Feeds

Feed Not Loading

• Check the URL is correct and accessible
• Ensure the feed format is valid (RSS/Atom)
• Try different feed parameters
• Check if the site blocks feed access

Missing Content

• Some feeds may have access restrictions
• Content may be behind paywalls
• Feed format may not be standard
• Site may have changed feed structure

Performance Issues

• Large feeds may take time to process
• Frequent updates can be resource-intensive
• Some feeds may have rate limits

Feed Best Practices

Content Sources

• Choose reputable sources with consistent quality
• Look for active feeds with regular updates
• Check content relevance to your interests
• Verify feed stability before relying on it

Organization

• Use descriptive feed names in your reader
• Create topic-based folders for organization
• Set appropriate update intervals (hourly, daily, weekly)
• Regular cleanup of inactive feeds

Integration

• Combine with search for comprehensive discovery
• Use feeds for staying current on topics
• Share interesting feeds with communities
• Export feed lists for backup

Next Steps

• Learn About Content Discovery - Add more content to feeds
• Master Searching - Find content in your collection
• See Current Limitations - Understand feed constraints

💡 Pro Tip: RSS feeds are perfect for staying updated with your favorite creators and topics. Combine them with search for the best content discovery experience.