RSS Feeds
Subscribe to RSS feeds from any source and get notified about new content.
Overview
SYNTHET's RSS Feed feature allows you to subscribe to RSS feeds from virtually any source and receive instant notifications about new articles, blog posts, news, or updates. Stay informed about content from your favorite websites without needing to visit each one.
Support for all standard RSS 2.0 and Atom feeds. Configure update intervals, filter by keywords, customize notification formats, and manage multiple feed subscriptions from a single Discord channel.
RSS feeds are checked for new content automatically at configurable intervals (default: 15 minutes).
Core Commands
Use these commands to manage your RSS feed subscriptions:
/rss subscribe <feed_url> | Subscribe to an RSS feed |
/rss unsubscribe <feed_id> | Stop receiving notifications from a feed |
/rss list | View all active RSS feed subscriptions |
/rss info <feed_id> | Get details about a subscribed feed |
/rss set-channel <feed_id> <#channel> | Set where feed notifications are posted |
/rss interval <feed_id> <minutes> | Set how often the feed is checked for updates |
/rss filter <feed_id> <keyword> | Only notify for articles containing a keyword |
/rss remove-filter <feed_id> <keyword> | Remove a keyword filter |
/rss pause <feed_id> | Temporarily pause feed notifications |
/rss resume <feed_id> | Resume feed notifications |
Getting Started
Follow these steps to subscribe to RSS feeds:
Step 1: Find the RSS Feed URL
Most websites with RSS feeds display a feed icon (🔗) or have a /feed or /rss page. Look for these indicators.
https://example.com/feedStep 2: Subscribe to the Feed
Subscribe to the RSS feed using its URL. SYNTHET will validate and process the feed.
/rss subscribe https://example.com/feedStep 3: Set Notification Channel
Choose which Discord channel receives new article notifications.
/rss set-channel feed-id #newsStep 4: Verify Your Subscription
Check your active subscriptions to confirm the feed is set up correctly.
/rss listPopular RSS Feed Sources
Here are some popular sources with RSS feeds you can subscribe to:
News & Media
Examples: BBC News, Reuters, CNN, NPR, The Guardian
Usually found at /feed or /rss page
Tech & Development
Examples: Dev.to, Hacker News, Product Hunt, GitHub Trending
dev.to/feed, news.ycombinator.com/rss, etc.
Blogs & Websites
Examples: Personal blogs, Medium publications, Substack
Most blogs have an RSS feed link in footer
YouTube Channels
Examples: Any YouTube channel can be converted to RSS
https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=ID
Podcasts
Examples: Podcast show pages and directories
Typically available on podcast hosting platforms
Social Media
Examples: Twitter searches, Reddit subreddits, Mastodon
Various third-party services convert these to RSS
Notification Content
Each feed article notification includes comprehensive information:
Standard Feed Notification Includes:
- • Article title and feed name
- • Article author and publication date
- • Article excerpt or description
- • Featured image (if available)
- • Direct link to read the full article
- • Category or tags (if available)
- • Feed update timestamp
Advanced Features
Customize your RSS feed experience:
Keyword Filtering
Only receive notifications for articles containing specific keywords in title or description.
/rss filter feed-id technologyUpdate Interval Control
Set how frequently feeds are checked for new articles. Default is 15 minutes.
/rss interval feed-id 30Pause & Resume
Temporarily stop receiving notifications without unsubscribing from the feed.
/rss pause feed-idMultiple Filters
Add multiple keyword filters to narrow down notifications to exactly what you want.
/rss filter feed-id pythonSupported Feed Types
SYNTHET supports all standard feed formats:
RSS 2.0
The most common RSS format used by news sites and blogs
application/rss+xmlAtom
Modern XML feed format with more features than RSS
application/atom+xmlJSON Feed
Newer JSON-based feed format used by modern platforms
application/feed+jsonHow to Find RSS Feeds
Tips for locating RSS feeds from your favorite websites:
Look for Feed Icons
Many websites display an RSS icon (🔗) or feed icon that links to their feed. Check the footer or top navigation.
Try Common URLs
Add /feed, /rss, /feed.xml, or /atom.xml to the website URL to find the feed.
Check Browser Address Bar
Some browsers show a feed icon in the address bar when a feed is available on the page.
Use Feed Finder Tools
Online RSS feed finder tools can help locate feeds for websites that don't prominently advertise them.
Tips & Best Practices
- • Create a dedicated #news or #feeds channel to keep all feed notifications organized
- • Start with longer update intervals (30-60 min) for busy feeds to reduce notification fatigue
- • Use keyword filters to focus on content relevant to your community
- • Combine multiple filters to get very specific notification criteria
- • Test feeds with longer intervals first, then adjust based on your preferences
- • Subscribe to feeds from reputable sources to ensure quality content
- • Use pause temporarily instead of unsubscribing if taking a break
- • Group related feeds in the same Discord channel for better organization
Troubleshooting
Feed subscription failed
Verify the feed URL is correct and valid. Try visiting the URL in a browser. Ensure it's a valid RSS, Atom, or JSON feed format.
Not receiving article notifications
Check that the notification channel is set with `/rss set-channel`. Verify the feed has new articles. Wait for the next update interval.
Keyword filters not working
Filters are case-insensitive and match partial words. Verify the keyword appears in article titles. Use simpler keywords for better matches.
Too many notifications
Increase the update interval with `/rss interval feed-id 60`. Add keyword filters to reduce notifications. Consider pausing less important feeds.
Feed URL broken or outdated
Website may have changed its feed URL. Unsubscribe and find the new feed URL. Contact the website if their feed is no longer available.