Miniflux

Reading & Bookmarks

Read RSS, Atom, and JSON Feed subscriptions in a simple web interface.

Use with conditions

Official website Repository

Last updatedRelease 2026-07-24

Open source licenseApache-2.0

PlatformsModern browsers · Linux installation packages · Docker

DeploymentSelf-hosted service

About this project

Miniflux is a self-hosted feed reader that collects RSS, Atom, and JSON Feed updates in one place. Subscriptions can be added by URL or imported and exported through OPML. Articles can be categorized, bookmarked, and searched. Images, videos, podcasts, and other feed attachments are also supported, bringing updates from multiple sources into a shared reading interface.

For feeds containing only summaries, the application can extract an article from its original page, with rules for customizing fetching and content processing. The interface adapts to mobile browsers and supports keyboard navigation. Integrations can save articles to other tools, while REST, Fever, and Google Reader API compatibility provide access routes for clients supporting those interfaces.

The server is written in Go and can run as a compiled program, with packaged and container options also available. Bundled web assets do not remove its PostgreSQL requirement: the database is a separate dependency. Internal scheduled jobs update subscriptions, after which users read the collected material through a modern browser or compatible client.

Miniflux — Official README

Decision guide

Why it is worth a look

Multiple feed formats and OPML import/export in one application
First-party usage or installation documentation is available
A verifiable formal release record is available

Before you use it

Self-hosting requires PostgreSQL; the single executable does not include all dependencies
Some full-text extraction depends on the target website structure
Third-party saving services and notifications involve additional accounts

Manual setupHigh

With an AI agentModerate

DeploymentSelf-hosted service

Additional requirements1 confirmed; others not verified

Choose a package or container according to the official documentation; Confirmed requirements: An always-on device or service; Some requirements have not been verified. Check the official setup instructions.

What it can do

Subscribe to multiple feed formats
OPML import and export
Article categories and bookmarks
Full-text search
Extract article text
Mobile-adapted reading interface

Who it fits

Good for

People who prefer a simple feed-reading interface; Users able to maintain a small service and PostgreSQL

Not a fit

Unwilling to maintain a self-hosted service and not considering hosting providers; Only accepting a workflow without checking permissions and data backups

Getting started

Choose a package or container according to the official documentation
Configure PostgreSQL and the administrator account
Open the web reader
Import OPML and check subscriptions

Alternatives to consider

What it takes

Getting startedModerate

Ongoing maintenanceModerate

Failure impactModerate

Knowledge neededModerate

Not selected for comparison.

Get help from an AI agent

DeploymentSelf-hosted service

Additional requirements1 confirmed; others not verified

With an AI agentModerate

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