martinrotter/rssguard
C++Feed reader (podcast player, basic XMPP client and also Gemini protocol client) which supports RSS/ATOM/JSON and many web-based feed services.
RSS Guard
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RSS Guard is a fast, lightweight, and customizable feed reader designed for modern users.
It runs on Windows, Linux, BSD, OS/2, and macOS, and supports a wide range of feed formats including RSS, ATOM, JSON, iCalendar, and Sitemap.
Beyond standard feeds, RSS Guard integrates seamlessly with many popular online services, such as:
- Feedly
- Gmail
- Google Reader API services — Bazqux, FreshRSS, Inoreader, Miniflux, Reedah, The Old Reader, and others
- Nextcloud News
- Tiny Tiny RSS
- XMPP
🎧 Podcasts and Media Playback
RSS Guard is also a capable podcast player. It can play both audio and video directly using its built-in mpv-based (or alternatively ffmpeg-based) media player — no external applications required.
🌐 Gemini Protocol Support
RSS Guard includes native support for the Gemini protocol, allowing it to fetch and display feeds securely over Gemini connections.
XMPP Support
RSS Guard includes basic support for the XMPP PubSub protocol, allowing it to fetch real-time ATOM entries. It is also able to fetch real-time messages from single-user or multi-user chats.
🤝 Contributing to RSS Guard
We welcome all contributions — whether it’s fixing a typo, improving translations, or implementing new features.
To get started, please read the CONTRIBUTING.md guide.
Every contribution helps make RSS Guard better for everyone.
🙏 Acknowledgments
Contributed graphics:
- Flag icons — IconDrawer
© 2011–2026 Martin Rotter. RSS Guard is open-source software licensed under the GNU GPLv3.