reader
Feed reader web app and library (so you can use it to build your own), with only standard library and pure-Python dependencies.
- GitHub stars
- 559
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Latest release
- 3.27
11 October 2026 - Last commit
- 11 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python
Commits per month, last 12 months
389 commits
How to self-host reader
reader runs on Python. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is reader free?
Yes. reader is open source under the BSD-3-Clause license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host reader?
Yes. reader runs on Python. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is reader still maintained?
The last change to reader's code was on 11 October 2026, with 389 commits in the last 12 months.
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