Sync Services
Configure RSS online sync services
Rodel Reader supports multiple online sync services, allowing you to sync subscription lists and read status across multiple devices.
Supported Services
| Service | Type | Authentication |
|---|---|---|
| Local RSS | Local | No auth required |
| Inoreader | Cloud | OAuth |
| Miniflux | Self-hosted | Username/Password or API Token |
| Feedbin | Cloud | Username/Password |
| Google Reader API | Compatible Protocol | Username/Password |
| NewsBlur | Cloud | Username/Password |
Feature Comparison
Different services support different features:
| Feature | Local | Inoreader | Miniflux | Feedbin | Google Reader | NewsBlur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add feeds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delete feeds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Create groups | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rename groups | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delete groups | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sync read status | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Import OPML | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Export OPML | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Local RSS
Local RSS is the simplest mode - all data is stored locally with no network account required.
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| No account needed | No service registration required |
| Fully offline | Data stored locally, no network dependency |
| Full control | All operations take effect immediately |
Limitations
- Cannot sync across multiple devices
- Read status only saved locally
Inoreader
Inoreader is a feature-rich cloud RSS service.
Configuration Steps
- Select Inoreader from the service list
- Click Authorize Login
- Log in to your Inoreader account in the browser window that opens
- Authorize Rodel Reader access
- After successful authorization, automatically return to the app
Notes
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| OAuth Authentication | Authorization completed in browser, no password entry in app |
| Token Refresh | App automatically refreshes access tokens |
| Group Management | Cannot create groups directly, but can specify new groups when adding feeds |
Miniflux
Miniflux is a lightweight self-hosted RSS reader.
Configuration Steps
- Select Miniflux from the service list
- Enter server address (e.g.,
https://rss.example.com) - Choose authentication method:
- Username/Password: Enter Miniflux account credentials
- API Token: Generate API key in Miniflux settings
- Click Connect to verify configuration
Feature Support
Miniflux supports the most complete feature set:
- Full feed and group management
- Bidirectional read status sync
- OPML import/export
Self-hosted
Miniflux requires deploying your own server. See Miniflux official documentation.
Feedbin
Feedbin is a paid cloud RSS service.
Configuration Steps
- Select Feedbin from the service list
- Enter Feedbin account email and password
- Click Connect to verify configuration
Limitations
| Limitation | Description |
|---|---|
| No group creation | Cannot create groups within the app |
| No group renaming | Cannot rename groups |
| No OPML import | Must import via Feedbin web interface |
Group Management
Feedbin groups (tags) can only be managed through the web interface. You can delete groups in the app, but cannot create or rename them.
Google Reader API
Google Reader API is a compatibility protocol supported by multiple self-hosted RSS services.
Compatible Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| FreshRSS | Open-source self-hosted RSS reader |
| Tiny Tiny RSS | Feature-rich self-hosted solution |
| Other compatible services | Any service implementing Google Reader API |
Configuration Steps
- Select Google Reader API from the service list
- Enter server address
- Enter account email and password
- Click Connect to verify configuration
Limitations
| Limitation | Description |
|---|---|
| No group creation | Specify new group name when adding feed, it will be auto-created |
| No OPML import | Must import via the service's web interface |
NewsBlur
NewsBlur offers free and paid versions of RSS service.
Configuration Steps
- Select NewsBlur from the service list
- Enter NewsBlur account username and password
- Click Connect to verify configuration
Feature Support
NewsBlur supports the complete feature set:
- Full feed and group (folder) management
- Bidirectional read status sync
- OPML import/export
Switching Services
You can switch sync services at any time.
Switch Steps
- Go to Settings → RSS
- Select a new service from the service list
- Complete authentication configuration
Notes
| Note | Description |
|---|---|
| Independent data | Each service's data is stored independently, switching won't lose data |
| Multiple services | Can add multiple service instances and switch between them |
| Local status | Local RSS read status won't sync to online services |
FAQ
Connection failed?
- Check network connection
- Confirm server address is correct
- Verify account credentials are valid
- For self-hosted services, check if server is running
Read status not syncing?
- Local RSS doesn't support sync, use an online service
- Check network connection
- Try manually refreshing feeds
Can't create groups?
Some services (Inoreader, Feedbin, Google Reader API) don't support direct group creation:
- Inoreader / Google Reader API: Specify a new group name when adding a feed, it will be auto-created
- Feedbin: Must create tags via web interface
How to migrate subscription list?
- Export OPML file from original service
- Import OPML in new service
- Some services don't support in-app import, must use web interface