Where to Find the RSS-Bridge Public Instance, GitHub Repository, and Documentation

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RSS-Bridge is a PHP project that generates RSS and Atom feeds for websites that don't provide one. It can run on a web server or as a stand-alone application in CLI mode. The official site, rss-bridge.org, points to three resources depending on what you need: a public bridge instance for trying it out, the GitHub repository for source code and development, and the documentation for setup, configuration, and usage.

The three resources and when to use each

Resource What it's for When to use it
Public bridge instance Trying RSS-Bridge without installing anything You want to check whether a feed can be generated for a specific site before committing to a setup
GitHub repository Getting the source code, reporting issues, contributing You plan to self-host, modify bridges, or follow development
Documentation Deployment, configuration, and usage instructions You're installing RSS-Bridge or need to understand how a bridge works

Public bridge instance

The public instance is the fastest way to test whether RSS-Bridge supports a site you care about. Instead of installing PHP and the project yourself, you open the instance, pick a bridge, fill in its parameters, and get a feed URL back.

Keep in mind that a public instance is shared infrastructure. It is meant for trying things out, not for production-scale polling of many feeds. If you rely on it heavily, self-hosting is the more appropriate path.

GitHub repository

The GitHub repository is where the project lives. Use it to:

  • Download or clone the source for self-hosting
  • Read the list of available bridges and their parameters
  • Report bugs or request new bridges
  • Contribute code or documentation

If you want to run RSS-Bridge on your own server, this is your starting point rather than the public instance.

Documentation

The documentation covers how to deploy RSS-Bridge, how to configure it, and how to use individual bridges. It's the reference to consult when:

  • Setting up a web server or CLI installation
  • Enabling, disabling, or configuring bridges
  • Understanding what parameters a specific bridge expects

How to choose

  • Just want a feed for one site, quickly? Start with the public bridge instance.
  • Want to run it yourself or extend it? Go to the GitHub repository, then follow the documentation for deployment.
  • Need to understand configuration or a specific bridge? Go straight to the documentation.

All three are linked from rss-bridge.org, so the site itself works as the entry point regardless of which path you take.