Use automatic feed generation

Automatic feed generation is a standout html2rss-web feature: paste a page URL, create a feed, then copy the generated feed URL.

Note: This feature is disabled by default. Enabling it should be a conscious decision on your self-hosted instance.

How to Enable It

Edit your docker-compose.yml and enable automatic feed generation:

environment:
  AUTO_SOURCE_ENABLED: "true"
  AUTO_SOURCE_ALLOWED_ORIGINS: 127.0.0.1:4000

Then restart:

docker compose down
docker compose up -d

How to Use It

1. Open your instance at http://localhost:4000
2. Paste a page URL into Create a feed
3. Submit the form
4. If the instance requires access, provide a configured access token
5. Copy the generated feed URL or open it directly

What Success Looks Like

When the flow works, you should see:

• a generated feed URL
• a copy action
• an open-feed action
• a preview of recent entries when available

That is enough to confirm the self-hosted flow is working.

When to Stop and Switch

Automatic feed generation is the fast first pass, not the final answer for every site.

Move on to Creating Custom Feeds when:

• the generated feed misses important fields
• the wrong items are extracted
• the site needs a stable, reviewable setup
• you need browserless or more precise selectors to make the feed reliable