NetNewsWire
Recommended for iOS & Mac
Connect Your Apps to FreshRSS
Step 1: Create an API Password
Before connecting any mobile or desktop app, you must create a dedicated API password. Your standard web login password will not work for third-party apps.
Direct Link: Go to Settings- Log into your FreshRSS web interface.
- Go to Settings (the gear icon) and click on Profile.
- Scroll down to the API management section.
- Enter a new password in the "API password" field and click submit.
Step 2: Choose Your Device
We've automatically selected your current device, but you can explore apps for other platforms below.
iPhone, iPad, and Mac Setup
It's free, open-source, and provides a native, seamless reading experience.
- Download NetNewsWire from the App Store or Mac App Store.
- Open the app and go to settings to Add an Account.
- Select FreshRSS (or Google Reader API if FreshRSS isn't explicitly listed).
- Enter your CloudBreak server URL:
https://freshrss.cloudbreak.app/api/greader.php - Enter your username and the API Password you generated in Step 1.
Android Setup
Capy Reader
Recommended for Android
It's fast, modern, and built to work perfectly with FreshRSS.
- Download Capy Reader from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app and add a new account.
- Select FreshRSS as your service type.
- Enter your CloudBreak server URL:
https://freshrss.cloudbreak.app/api/greader.php - Enter your username and the API Password you generated in Step 1.
Windows Setup
Fluent Reader
Recommended for Windows
A beautiful desktop reading experience designed for modern Windows.
- Download Fluent Reader from the Microsoft Store or GitHub.
- Go to Settings > Service and select Google Reader API / FreshRSS.
- Enter your CloudBreak server URL:
https://freshrss.cloudbreak.app/api/greader.php - Enter your username and the API Password you generated in Step 1.
Linux Setup
NewsFlash
Recommended for Linux
Integrates beautifully with modern Linux desktop environments.
- Install NewsFlash via Flathub (Flatpak).
- Open the app and choose to add a new FreshRSS or Google Reader account.
- Enter your CloudBreak server URL:
https://freshrss.cloudbreak.app/api/greader.php - Enter your username and the API Password you generated in Step 1.