Skip to main contentThis document outlines the functionality and characteristics of the RSS Feed Reader node, which enables automated content extraction from RSS feeds using Inoreader’s API.
Required Field
- Feed: URL or name of RSS feed to read from
Optional Fields
- Number of Items: Quantity of recent items to fetch (default: 1)
- Outputs: Select specific information types to retrieve:
- URLs
- Titles
- Dates
- Categories
- IDs
- Origin Feeds
Node Output
All outputs are provided as lists (string[]):
- URLs: Links to feed content
- Titles: Content headlines
- Dates: Publication dates in ISO format
- Categories: Content categorization
- IDs: Unique identifiers
- Origin Feeds: Source feed URLs
Node Functionality
The RSS Feed Reader node retrieves and processes content from RSS feeds.
Key features include:
- Flexible output selection
- Customizable item count
- ISO formatted dates
- Multiple feed support
- Secure authentication with Inoreader
- Batch processing capabilities
When To Use
The RSS Feed Reader node is essential when you need to monitor and collect content from RSS feeds. Common use cases include:
- Content Monitoring: Track updates from specific sources
- News Aggregation: Collect articles from multiple feeds
- Research Collection: Gather topic-specific content
- Website Updates: Track changes across multiple sites
Some specific examples:
- Monitoring competitor blog updates for market analysis
- Aggregating industry news for team newsletters
- Collecting research papers from academic feeds
- Tracking product announcements across multiple sources
Important Considerations:
- Requires Authentication with Inoreader - Set up in the Credentials page
- Feed must be accessible and valid
- All outputs are provided as lists
- Dates follow ISO format
In summary, the RSS Feed Reader node streamlines content monitoring from RSS feeds, making it ideal for automated content aggregation and tracking workflows.