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The Old Reader

Simple RSS reader that syncs with Google Reader.

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MIT

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Use it free

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What is The Old Reader?

The Old Reader is a free rss reader used by professionals and enthusiasts.

How it works

How The Old Reader works — see the article below for details on this news tools tool.

How to use it

  1. 1Open the The Old Reader tool, enter your input, and get your result instantly.

What it can do

  • rss reader

Use cases

Assumptions and limitations

Assumptions

  • source: https://theoldreader.com/
  • license: Proprietary — free to use
  • privacy: Opens an external demo

Limitations

  • External demo — opens a third-party website that you do not control.
  • Proprietary license — not open source; check The Old Reader's terms before commercial use.
  • Relies on an external source (theoldreader.com); availability depends on that service.
  • Focused on the news tools category: Simple RSS reader that syncs with Google Reader..

Understanding the result

Simple RSS reader that syncs with Google Reader.

Tool details

  • Clearly flagged when a network request is needed.
  • No account, no sign-up, and no tracking of your content.
  • Powered by (MIT).
Built with
(https://theoldreader.com/)
License
MIT
Runs locally
No — requires a network request
Verification
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Input
Query
Output
Text
Open-source source & license

Built with https://theoldreader.com/. OpenToolVault provides the discovery and browser interface while crediting the original project maintainers.

Built with
License
MIT
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Open-source project

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