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NetNewsWire

Fast, free, and open-source RSS reader for macOS and iOS by Brent Simmons.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars7.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Ios RssIcloud SyncProductivityMacos RssSwiftNative App
Overview

Why consider NetNewsWire?

NetNewsWire is a premier open-source RSS newsreader for macOS and iOS. Written in Swift, it is lightweight, lightning-fast, and provides native iCloud sync, Feedbin/Feedly sync, Reader view full-text extraction, and Apple Silicon optimization.

Guided learning

Learn NetNewsWire by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of NetNewsWire

NetNewsWire delivers a clean native Cocoa reading experience with direct RSS, JSON Feed, and micro.blog subscription support.

Installation

bash
1# macOS via Homebrew
2brew install --cask netnewswire

NetNewsWire is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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NetNewsWire FAQs

NetNewsWire is listed as a Media tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

NetNewsWire is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

NetNewsWire is listed as an alternative to NewsBlur. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.