RSS Guard
RSS Guard reads RSS and Atom feeds and also supports podcasts, XMPP, and Gemini, according to its repository.
About RSS Guard
RSS Guard is a desktop feed reader that supports RSS, ATOM, JSON, iCalendar, and Sitemap feeds. It connects to services including Feedly, Gmail, Nextcloud News, Tiny Tiny RSS, and Google Reader API services such as Bazqux, FreshRSS, Inoreader, Miniflux, Reedah, and The Old Reader.
It also plays podcast audio and video with a built-in mpv-based or ffmpeg-based player, fetches ATOM entries and chat messages via XMPP, and fetches and displays feeds over the Gemini protocol. It runs on Windows, Linux, BSD, OS/2, and macOS and is open-source software licensed under GNU GPLv3.
Key features
- Supports RSS, ATOM, JSON, iCalendar, and Sitemap feeds
- Connects to Feedly, Nextcloud News, Tiny Tiny RSS, and Gmail
- Works with Google Reader API services including FreshRSS and Inoreader
- Plays podcast audio and video with built-in mpv or ffmpeg player
- Fetches real-time ATOM entries and chat messages via XMPP
- Fetches and displays feeds over the Gemini protocol
Best for: People who want a desktop app that reads feeds and also handles podcast playback, XMPP, and Gemini.
Good for
- Supports multiple feed formats and several online feed services
- Includes built-in audio and video playback without external applications
- Available for Windows, Linux, BSD, OS/2, and macOS
Watch out for
- XMPP support is described as basic
RSS Guard at a glance
- Category
- Productivity › RSS Readers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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RSS Guard FAQ
Which operating systems does RSS Guard support?
Windows, Linux, BSD, OS/2, and macOS.
What is the difference between web and text packages?
Web packages include the full Qt WebEngine viewer, while text packages use the smaller QTextBrowser viewer.
Which macOS package should be downloaded?
Packages ending in mac64intel are for Intel Macs and packages ending in mac64arm are for Apple Silicon.
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