RSS Manager

Help and Guidance

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Getting Started

RSS Manager is a web-based tool that lets you manage RSS feeds without having to register an account. Here's a quick overview of how to get started:

  1. Visit RSS Manager in your browser
  2. Paste the URL of an RSS feed into the input field
  3. Click on "Fetch Feed" to load the feed
  4. Use the filtering options to customize the content
  5. Generate a permanent URL for your customized feed

Adding RSS Feeds

To add an RSS feed to RSS Manager:

  1. Find the URL of the RSS feed you want to add (usually ends with .xml, .rss, or /feed)
  2. Paste the URL into the "RSS Feed URL" field
  3. Click on the "Fetch Feed" button
  4. The feed will be loaded and displayed in the preview area

Tip: You can add multiple feeds to combine them later. Each feed you add will appear in the "Active Feeds" section.

Filtering Content

RSS Manager offers several ways to filter the content of a feed:

Basic Filtering

  • Keyword: Filter articles that contain a specific word or phrase
  • Max Articles: Limit the number of articles displayed in the feed
  • Sorting: Sort articles by date or title

Advanced Filtering

For more precise filtering, use the advanced filtering options:

  1. Click on "Show/Hide" next to "Advanced Filtering"
  2. Select the elements you want to filter on (title, description, date, etc.)
  3. Click on "Add Filter" to add a filter
  4. Choose the filtering condition (contains, equals, etc.)
  5. Enter the filtering value
  6. For multiple filters, choose how they should be combined (AND/OR)

Click on "Apply Filter" to see the result of the filtering.

Combining Feeds

One of the most powerful features of RSS Manager is the ability to combine multiple feeds into one:

  1. Add at least two RSS feeds as described above
  2. Click on the "Combine Feeds" button in the "Active Feeds" section
  3. RSS Manager will merge all the articles from the different feeds
  4. The articles will be sorted by date (newest first)
  5. You can now filter the combined feed as usual

Note: To go back to viewing a single feed, click on "Cancel Combination" or select a specific feed from the list.

Exporting and Sharing

Once you have customized a feed, you can export it in two ways:

Download as XML

  1. Click on the "Download RSS" button in the "Export Modified Feed" section
  2. The feed will be downloaded as an XML file

Generate a Permanent URL

  1. Click on the "Generate URL" button
  2. RSS Manager will create a permanent URL for your customized feed
  3. Copy this URL and use it in your preferred RSS reader
  4. This feed will automatically update when the source(s) update

Tip: The permanent URL can be shared with others, allowing them to subscribe to your customized feed.

Managing Favorites

To save time, you can save your favorite RSS feeds:

  1. Enter the URL of an RSS feed in the input field
  2. Click on the "Add to Favorites" button
  3. The feed will be saved in the "Your Favorite Feeds" section

To use a saved feed, click on the download icon next to the feed in the favorites list.

Note: Favorites are stored locally in your browser and will be available the next time you visit RSS Manager.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Cannot Fetch Feed

Problem: Getting "Could not fetch RSS feed" error when trying to add a feed.

Solutions:

  • Check that the URL is correct and points to a valid RSS feed
  • Some websites block direct access to their RSS feeds. In such cases, try using a different RSS source
  • If the feed is protected by CORS restrictions, RSS Manager will automatically use a proxy to fetch the content
Filters Not Working as Expected

Problem: The filters you've set up don't give the expected results.

Solutions:

  • Check that you've selected the correct element to filter on (title, description, etc.)
  • For keyword filtering, try using shorter or more general terms
  • If you're using advanced filters, check the logic in how the filters are combined (AND/OR)
Permanent URL Not Working

Problem: The generated permanent URL doesn't show the filtered feed.

Solutions:

  • Check that the source feed(s) are still available
  • Try adding the parameter ?refresh=true to the URL to force an update
  • If the problem persists, try generating a new permanent URL