RSS Kit Tutorial
Your complete guide to mastering RSS Kit. Learn how to subscribe to feeds, organize categories, read articles, and make the most of all features.
Getting Started
The RSS Kit Reader is your central hub for all your feeds. The sidebar on the left contains all your controls and navigation.
Sidebar Header
- • My Feeds - Shows you're in the feed management area
- • Manage Categories - Open the category manager to organize feeds and folders
Action Buttons
Feed Navigation
- • All Feeds - View articles from all your subscriptions
- • Categories - Expandable groups containing related feeds
- • Individual Feeds - Click to view articles, right-click for options
Adding Feeds
There are several ways to add feeds to your RSS Kit reader:
Method 1: Manual URL
- 1 Go to Manage Categories
- 2 Click the "Feeds" tab
- 3 Paste the RSS feed URL
- 4 Select a category (optional)
- 5 Click "Add Feed"
Method 2: Discover Feeds
- 1 Go to Discover Feeds
- 2 Browse feeds by category (News, Technology, Gaming, etc.)
- 3 Click "Subscribe" on any feed you want to add
Method 3: Browser Extension
- 1 Install the RSS Kit Pro browser extension
- 2 Visit any website
- 3 The extension auto-detects RSS feeds
- 4 Click to subscribe directly to your RSS Kit account
Reading Articles
- Click a feed name in the sidebar to view its articles
- Click an article card to open and read the full content in a modal
- Click the star icon to save articles for later
- Click the read indicator (dot) to toggle read/unread status
- Click "All Read" to mark all visible articles as read
Tip: Articles are automatically marked as read when you open them in the modal viewer.
Using Filters
Use the filter buttons in the sidebar to quickly find articles:
Articles published today
Articles you haven't read yet
Articles you've saved
Tip: Click a filter to activate it, click again to deactivate. Filters work with your current feed or category selection.
View Modes
Choose how articles are displayed using the View Mode buttons in the sidebar:
Full Cards
Full cards with images, titles, and descriptions. Best for visual browsing.
Magazine Layout
Magazine-style grid layout. Great for image-heavy feeds like photography or design.
Compact List
Minimal list showing titles and metadata. Perfect for quickly scanning headlines.
Categories & Subfolders
Organize your feeds into categories and subfolders. Access the manager by clicking Manage Categories in the sidebar.
Create a Category
- 1. Click Manage Categories
- 2. Go to the Categories tab
- 3. Type a name in the input field
- 4. Leave "Parent Folder" as Top Level
- 5. Click Create Category
Create a Subfolder
- 1. Go to the Categories tab
- 2. Type a name for the subfolder
- 3. Select a parent category from the Parent Folder dropdown
- 4. Click Create Category
Subfolders appear nested inside their parent category with an orange folder icon.
Folder Hierarchy
RSS Kit supports 2 levels of folder hierarchy:
- • Click the chevron arrow to expand/collapse categories
- • Unread counts aggregate across all nested feeds
- • Click "All feeds" in a category to view all articles from that category
Import & Export
RSS Kit supports two formats for backing up and transferring your feeds:
OPML Format
Standard format compatible with most RSS readers (Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur, etc.)
Import OPML
Manage Categories → Import/Export → Import OPML
Export OPML
Manage Categories → Import/Export → Export OPML
Includes: Feed URLs, titles, and category structure
JSON Format
Full backup format - includes all RSS Kit data and settings
Import JSON
Manage Categories → Import/Export → Import JSON
Export JSON
Manage Categories → Import/Export → Export JSON
Includes: Feeds, categories, read states, starred items, custom names, settings
Tip: Use OPML to transfer feeds between different RSS apps. Use JSON for full RSS Kit backups.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate quickly with these keyboard shortcuts:
Pro Features
Upgrade to Pro for enhanced features:
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