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NetNewsWire

Fast, free, and open-source RSS feed reader for macOS, iPhone, and iPad.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars7.5k
Last commit5 days ago
Tags5 topics
Ios Rss ClientClean Reading AppNative Rss ReaderProductivityMacos News Reader
Overview

Why consider NetNewsWire?

NetNewsWire is an open-source, native RSS feed reader for macOS and iOS. It delivers blazing fast feed syncing, full-keyboard navigation, reader view extraction, AppleScript support, and direct integration with iCloud, Feedbin, Feedly, and FreshRSS.

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 provides a fast, distraction-free reading experience that feels 100% native on Apple platforms.

Quickstart

bash
1brew install --cask netnewswire
  1. Launch NetNewsWire on Mac or install from the App Store on iPhone/iPad.
  2. Subscribe to RSS/Atom feeds or sync via your self-hosted FreshRSS / Miniflux account.
  3. Use spacebar navigation to scroll articles and read uncluttered text views.

NetNewsWire is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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NetNewsWire FAQs

NetNewsWire is listed as a Productivity 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 Reeder 5. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.