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rssnext/folo

Analysis updated 2026-05-18

38,232TypeScriptAudience · generalComplexity · 3/5LicenseSetup · moderate

TLDR

AI-powered RSS reader that collects feeds from websites, blogs, and podcasts into one organized timeline, with smart filtering to show what matters most.

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    What it does
      Unified feed reader
      AI-powered filtering
      Multi-source aggregation
    Platforms
      iOS and Android
      macOS and Windows
      Web browser
    Features
      RSSHub integration
      Community lists
      Clean interface
    Use cases
      Follow tech news
      Read blogs and podcasts
      Centralize information
    Tech stack
      TypeScript
      Electron
      Cross-platform
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Aggregate tech news, blogs, and podcasts into one timeline instead of checking multiple sites daily.

USE CASE 2

Subscribe to websites that don't offer native RSS feeds by using RSSHub integration.

USE CASE 3

Discover and share curated subscription lists with other readers in the community.

USE CASE 4

Read all your feeds on any device, phone, tablet, desktop, or browser, with a synchronized account.

What is it built with?

TypeScriptElectronReactNode.js

How does it compare?

rssnext/folovadimdemedes/inkchromedevtools/chrome-devtools-mcp
Stars38,23238,21438,283
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultymoderateeasymoderate
Complexity3/52/53/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Electron app requires Node.js and npm, building/running the desktop app takes time after dependencies install.

Use it freely, but if you run it as a network service, you must release your changes to users. Strongest copyleft for SaaS.

In plain English

Folo is an AI-powered RSS reader designed to bring together content from across the web into a single, organized timeline. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a standard format that many websites, blogs, and podcasts publish their content in so that readers can subscribe and receive updates without visiting each site individually. Folo takes that concept and modernizes it with AI features and a clean interface. The app collects your subscribed feeds, websites, newsletters, podcasts, video channels, and displays them in a unified stream. The AI layer helps filter noise and organize content so you see what matters most, rather than wading through everything. The README mentions that Folo integrates with RSSHub, a popular open-source project that can generate RSS feeds for websites that do not natively publish one. Users can also share and explore curated subscription lists within the community. You would use Folo if you follow many sources of information online, tech news, blogs, YouTube channels, podcasts, and want one place to read all of it without being pulled into social media feeds or algorithmic noise. It is available across all major platforms: iOS, Android, macOS (including the Mac App Store), Windows (including the Microsoft Store), and in the browser. The project is open-source on GitHub. The tech stack is TypeScript throughout, with a desktop application built using Electron and a mobile application likely using a cross-platform framework based on the shared codebase. It is under active development and welcomes bug reports.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I set up Folo to subscribe to my favorite tech blogs and YouTube channels in one place?
Prompt 2
Show me how to use RSSHub with Folo to generate RSS feeds for websites that don't natively support them.
Prompt 3
What's the best way to organize and filter feeds in Folo so I only see the most relevant content?
Prompt 4
How can I share my curated subscription list with friends or find popular lists in the Folo community?
Prompt 5
Walk me through installing Folo on my phone and syncing it with my desktop so my feeds stay up to date everywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What is folo?

AI-powered RSS reader that collects feeds from websites, blogs, and podcasts into one organized timeline, with smart filtering to show what matters most.

What language is folo written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript, Electron, React.

What license does folo use?

Use it freely, but if you run it as a network service, you must release your changes to users. Strongest copyleft for SaaS.

How hard is folo to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is folo for?

Mainly general.

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