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A Python feed reader web app and library (so you can use it to build your own), with only standard library and pure-Python dependencies.

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Product Overview

Project Reader is a Python feed reader library designed to allow developers to create their own custom feed reader applications without relying on specific frameworks or business logic. With a focus on simplicity and extensibility, Reader provides a stable API, excellent test coverage, and fully typed Python code for building robust and maintainable feed reader applications.

Main Features

  1. Feed Management: Retrieve, store, and manage Atom, RSS, and JSON feeds with ease.
  2. Article Marking: Mark articles as read or important, allowing users to personalize their reading experience.
  3. Tagging and Metadata: Add arbitrary tags/metadata to feeds and articles for further filtering and categorization.
  4. Filtering and Search: Filter feeds and articles by various criteria and perform full-text searches on article content.
  5. Statistics and Analytics: Obtain statistics on feed and user activity to gain insights into reading habits and behavior.
  6. Plugin Architecture: Write custom plugins to extend Reader's functionality and tailor it to specific use cases or industries.
  7. Stable API and Excellent Test Coverage: Enjoy a well-documented, stable, and thoroughly tested API that ensures reliability and maintainability.

By focusing on the core features and leaving out low-level implementation details, Project Reader empowers developers to create their own custom feed reader applications without getting bogged down in tedious setup or infrastructure concerns.