Linux · Internet & Browsers
RSS Guard Lite
Simple, yet powerful news feed reader (without web browser)
by Martin Rotter
Official site: flathub.org
About RSS Guard Lite
RSS Guard Lite is a news feed reader, written in C++ and Qt.
It supports many feed formats, such as:
ATOM
JSON (1.x)
RSS (0.x, 1.x, 2.x)
It also supports many web-based feed services, including:
Feedly
Gmail
Google Reader API (Bazqux, FreshRSS, Inoreader, Miniflux, Reedah, The Old Reader, etc.)
Next Cloud News
Tiny Tiny RSS
XMPP PubSub
Gemini Protocol
How to install RSS Guard Lite
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.martinrotter.rssguardlite
- Open RSS Guard Lite once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is RSS Guard Lite free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where RSS Guard Lite is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install RSS Guard Lite from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.martinrotter.rssguardlite. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is RSS Guard Lite safe?
RSS Guard Lite downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.