The Shortcuts app on iOS devices is a powerful tool that is often ignored by most users. However, it can create personalized RSS readers that allow you to view headlines without any unnecessary content you may encounter on social media. This tutorial will guide you through creating an RSS reader using Shortcuts.
How to Create a Custom RSS Feed Reader Using Shortcuts
- Begin by opening the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Select the + icon at the top to create a new shortcut.
- Using the search bar, choose the Choose action from the menu.
The number of items you choose will determine the number of news sources that will appear in your RSS reader. If you have four favorite websites, add four items.
When you reach this step, make sure to rename all items to the media source. This will make it easy to identify them when the shortcut runs. Then, add the RSS feed links for each website in the URL action box. If you’re unsure where to find the RSS links for certain news sources, Feedspot can help you locate these links.
Add the Get Items from RSS Feed action to bring up the most recent news. The default setting is to extract ten headlines per medium. You can adjust this number to your liking.
To ensure you see recent news first and not outdated articles, add the Filter Safari Articles action. Set the Sort By to Post Date and the Sort option to Latest First.
Final Touches
Add the Choose from List action to close the shortcut. Finally, finish it off with an Open URLs trigger.
That’s it! You now have your personalized RSS feed reader without any extraneous content.
FAQs About Creating a Custom RSS Reader Using Shortcuts
What is an RSS reader?
An RSS reader is a tool that collects updates to websites and blogs and presents them in a single location. You can use RSS readers to follow all of your favorite websites in one place.
Why should I create a custom RSS reader using Shortcuts?
Creating a custom RSS reader using Shortcuts enables you to view information without any unwanted content. For instance, you can avoid ads, personal photos of people you do not know, etc.
