Supported Feed Providers
SYNTHET supports multiple content platforms. Learn how to subscribe to feeds from each provider and what variables are available for templates.
YouTube Channels
Subscribe to YouTube channels and get notifications for new uploads. The bot tracks video publication and provides detailed information including duration and thumbnails.
/feed subscribe provider:youtube channel:LinusTechTips
Update Frequency: Every 5-10 minutes
Available Variables: author, title, description, url, thumbnail, duration, timestamp
Best For: Tech reviews, tutorials, vlogs, gaming content
💡 Tip
YouTube feeds work best with channel names or custom URLs. The bot will auto-detect the channel ID.
Twitch Channels
Monitor Twitch streamers and get notified when they go live. Receive information about stream titles, game categories, and viewer counts.
/feed subscribe provider:twitch channel:pokimane
Update Frequency: Real-time notifications
Available Variables: author, title, game, thumbnail, url, timestamp, viewers
Best For: Gaming, creative streams, educational content
⚠ Important
Requires a valid Twitch API token configured in your bot settings. Contact your server administrator to set this up.
Reddit Subreddits
Track subreddits and get notifications for new posts. Filter by sorting method (hot, new, top) and time period for customized updates.
/feed subscribe provider:reddit subreddit:gaming sort:hot
/feed subscribe provider:reddit subreddit:pcgaming sort:new
Update Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes
Available Variables: author, title, description, url, thumbnail, timestamp, upvotes, comments
Best For: News aggregation, community discussions, trending topics
✓ Pro Tip
Use sorting options like 'hot', 'new', 'top', 'rising' to control which posts you're notified about.
Twitter/X Accounts
Subscribe to Twitter accounts and get instant notifications when users post. Includes retweets, replies, and quoted tweets based on your filter settings.
/feed subscribe provider:twitter account:NASA
/feed subscribe provider:twitter account:@official_news exclude:retweets
Update Frequency: Real-time notifications
Available Variables: author, description, url, timestamp, retweets, likes, media
Best For: News updates, announcements, real-time information
💡 Tip
Use exclude filters to avoid retweets or replies and get only original tweets from the account.
Custom RSS Feeds
Subscribe to any RSS feed with a valid feed URL. This works with blogs, news sites, podcasts, and custom feed generators.
/feed subscribe provider:rss url:https://example.com/feed.xml
Update Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Available Variables: author, title, description, url, thumbnail, timestamp, category
Best For: Blogs, news sites, custom services, podcasts
🔧 Custom Setup
Most RSS feeds are discovered automatically, but you can also provide direct feed URLs. Use RSS feed validators to test URLs before adding them.
Provider Comparison
| Provider | Speed | Variables | Setup |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 5-10 min | 8 | Easy |
| Twitch | Real-time | 7 | Setup Needed |
| 10-15 min | 9 | Easy | |
| Real-time | 7 | Setup Needed | |
| RSS | 15 min | 7 | Easy |