The Old Reader

API

API for managing RSS feeds and content via The Old Reader

Overview

The Old Reader API offers RESTful endpoints to interact with RSS feed data, including fetching subscriptions, marking items as read/unread, searching content, and organizing folders. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building custom RSS clients, automating content curation, integrating feed updates into productivity tools, or syncing feeds across devices. It requires authenticated access to ensure secure handling of user-specific data like subscriptions and reading history.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://github.com/theoldreader/api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Endpoints
JSON Response Format
Feed Management
Content Search
Authenticated Access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is The Old Reader API free to use?

It follows a freemium model—free for basic usage, with premium tiers for higher rate limits and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, authentication is required (via OAuth 1.0a or API token) to access user-specific data.

? What is the response format?

All endpoints return responses in JSON format, which is easy to parse for most applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category News

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Open-source documentation
⊕ Comprehensive RSS operations
⊕ Easy JSON integration
⊕ Sync with user accounts

Cons

⊖ Requires authentication
⊖ Rate limits apply
⊖ No real-time updates
⊖ Limited to The Old Reader ecosystem