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Kite Public
Kagi's public GitHub repository describes Kite as an open source news app.
About Kite Public
Kite Public is the open source repository for Kagi News (Kite), a news app that publishes daily stories from curated sources summarized with language models to show multiple perspectives. The repository includes the statically served web app, community-curated feed lists, and media information.
Stories update once per day at 12PM UTC. The front end can be run locally, and the application data at kite.kagi.com/kite.json is licensed CC BY-NC for non-commercial use with attribution.
Key features
- Daily story set updated once per day at 12PM UTC
- Summaries of curated sources using language models
- Community-curated RSS feeds in kite_feeds.json
- Statically served web app runnable locally
- Media information files included in repository
- Kite data usable for custom front ends
Best for: People who want a brief daily overview from multiple curated sources and can use a GitHub repository.
Good for
- States zero tracking and zero ads
- Web app, feeds, and media files are open sourced
- Allows contributions to feeds and front end
Watch out for
- Updates only once per day at 12PM UTC
- Application data restricted to non-commercial use with attribution under CC BY-NC
Kite Public at a glance
- Category
- News & Media › News Aggregators
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Kite Public FAQ
How often is the news updated?
Once per day at 12PM UTC, with no endless scrolling.
How do I run the front end locally?
Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install using Node.js LTS, then run npm run dev.
How can I add or change news categories?
Submit a pull request editing kite_feeds.json, or open an issue with the RSS feeds to add.
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Tell us and an editor will check it.
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