Nicer Reddit RSS

Simple server to fetch, parse and return reddit RSS feeds, making a user friendly experience

What is this

This python 3 script sets up a server that listens for rss requests and passes them along to reddit, and modifies the content before returning the feed.

Who is this for

If you are using a cloud based RSS reader like Feedly or Inoreader to get your Reddit homepage, or if you just want a nicer reddit feed. This is also a good start for people who want to make their own modifications.

Features

• Proxy for reddit feeds (to bypass content refresh limits)
• Images and gifs are shown directly in the feed
• Self posts have a reddit icon (for thumbnails)
• Content links are visible and domain is highlighted
• Moved the links around for consistency, and easier time on touch interfaces

Prerequisites

Python3
   ├─ urllib
   ├─ tldextract
   ├─ flask
   └─ lxml

You'll want to set up an AWS server, raspberry pi, etc - as long as it has a static ip

Install the python3 packages with pip

Usage

Run the server:

python3 main.py

By default it will listen on port 8080. Modify the source's start to change this or other defaults.

Use a url that looks like this:

http://ip:8080/
http://ip:8080/?limit=10
http://ip:8080/?feed=cad769dfgbjhlk64kljhv7q&user=gallowboob&limit=20

This script currently only supports the "feed", "user" and "limit" parameters.

You can get the parameters for the request from your own reddit profile: www.reddit.com/prefs/feeds

Credits

Original skeleton based on github.com/therippa/kaRdaSShian

Idea for inline photos is from www.inline-reddit.com