NetNewsWire
brew install --cask netnewswire
v7.0.6
Free, open-source RSS feed reader for Mac, iPhone, and iPad with syncing support.
Why you might care
NetNewsWire is fully open-source and free with no paywalls or tracking, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users. It syncs across Apple devices and supports multiple feed services (Feedly, Inoreader, BazQux, Newsblur, The Old Reader). Built by a community of contributors, it emphasizes simplicity and speed.
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30-day installs · #462
1.7k
90-day · #431
6.3k
365-day · #417
Links
- https://netnewswire.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/n/netnewswire.rb
Blurb generated by claude-haiku-4-5 on today.
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