Web Application
html2rss-web is the recommended way to get started. Run it locally with Docker, verify a working included feed from your own instance, and only then decide whether you need direct generation or custom configs.
Get Started
Section titled “Get Started”Start with Getting Started to:
- run your own local instance
- verify the web interface
- open a first included feed URL
- choose the right next step for your site
What The Web App Gives You
Section titled “What The Web App Gives You”- Included feed catalog: real embedded configs you can use immediately from your own deployment
- Web interface: direct feed creation when you explicitly enable it
- Optional access control: unlock custom generation with an access token when configured
- Config-based extension path: move to custom feeds when you need reviewable rules
- Caching and HTTP handling: shipped as part of the deployment
The scraping and feed-building engine is provided by the Ruby gem html2rss.
Recommended Flow
Section titled “Recommended Flow”- Getting Started: run the app locally
- Use the included configs: start with embedded feed paths from your own instance
- Browse working feed examples: compare against existing outputs
- Use automatic feed generation: enable direct page-URL conversion when you want that workflow
- Create Custom Feeds: build a stable custom setup when needed