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Kriss Feed

Simple PHP feed reader without SQL for self-hosters

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Kriss Feed is a simple feed reader for following RSS sources from a server running PHP 5.4 or later. It lets you add, remove, and edit feeds; arrange feed lists; update a feed, folder, or everything manually; and mark items read at the same levels. You can import and export OPML, switch between list and expanded layouts, use show and reader views, star items, and load more articles while scrolling. It also supports automatic updates in show and reader views, caches the ten most recently downloaded articles, remembers the selected mode and view, anonymizes links but not images or media, and shares with Shaarli. Internationalization and plugins are available, and the reader remains usable without JavaScript.

It is intended for people seeking a Google Reader or other RSS reader alternative who can host PHP on a server. Installation consists of downloading index.php and uploading it to the server, with no SQL database required.

It replaces Google Reader at the basic level: both provide RSS feed reading. The supplied material does not describe Google Reader’s specific features, so no detailed feature parity claim is possible. Choose it if self-hosting, PHP compatibility, and database-free operation suit your setup; the research does not establish whether it matches any Google Reader capabilities beyond RSS reading.

Key features

  • Add, remove, edit, and order feeds
  • Import and export OPML files
  • Update feeds, folders, or all sources
  • List, expanded, show, and reader views
  • Star items and mark them as read
  • Cache the ten latest downloaded articles
  • Use the reader without JavaScript
  • Internationalization and plugin support

vs Google Reader

Both Kriss Feed and Google Reader provide RSS feed reading. The available material does not describe Google Reader’s specific features, so further similarities or gaps cannot be established. Kriss Feed fits users who can host PHP 5.4 or later and want a reader without an SQL database. It does not fit users who cannot host PHP on a server.

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