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I've been using FreshRSS for a while as a backend for NetNewsWire and decided to finally create an extension to add rssCloud support. This not only does what you'd expect: subscribe to feeds that support rssCloud <cloud> elements. But it also supports subscribing via...
Today, I launched I ♥ RSS, a directory for people who love RSS. I've already added the badge to my footer and submitted my site to the directory. It also shows a nice live blogroll on the homepage (powered by FeedLand). If you love RSS as much as I do, take a look and add your...
Over the weekend, I released rssCloud Server 4.0 and wanted to discuss how I added WebSub support to the server. WebSub is an alternative protocol that has the same purpose as rssCloud: to notify subscribers of real-time updates. Back in 2020, Dave Jones had suggested I...
Last night, I finally released the 4.0 rewrite of the rssCloud Server. I'm very paranoid about breakage, so technically there was a version 3.0 that came out in May, but it was a necessary step to shore up the old codebase before the big rewrite. The big changes have been...
I just picked up my ticket for WordCamp US in Phoenix this year. I had hoped to go as an Automattician, but after two months of interviews, I got the bad news on Friday that they are not moving forward with me. I still hope there will be an opportunity for me to join in the...