GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 235
- Forks
- 55
- Open issues
- 4
- Commits, last 12 months
- 1
- Last commit
- Jan 10, 2026
- Latest release
- v2.0.2Jun 3, 2023
- Created
- Nov 28, 2019
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About Bubo Reader
Irrationally minimal RSS feed reader. Bubo Reader is open source under the MIT license and written mainly in TypeScript, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 235 stars and 55 forks on GitHub, with 1 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- rss-reader
- netlify
- glitch
- rss
- static-site
- json-feed
- feed-reader
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What is Bubo Reader?
Bubo Reader is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Feed Readers category. Irrationally minimal RSS feed reader. The source code lives at github.com/georgemandis/bubo-rss, where it has 235 stars.
Is Bubo Reader free and open source?
Yes. Bubo Reader is open-source software released under the MIT license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Bubo Reader with Docker?
Bubo Reader does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (Nodejs), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Bubo Reader?
Popular open-source alternatives to Bubo Reader include RSSHub, Glance and FreshRSS.
Is Bubo Reader actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Bubo Reader was on Jan 10, 2026 with 1 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is v2.0.2, published Jun 3, 2023. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.