RSS-Bridge

Application128MB+ RAM

Generates RSS and Atom feeds for websites that don't have them — supports hundreds of sites including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, and more

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Deploy RSS-Bridge in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select RSS-Bridge

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy RSS-Bridge on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the RSS-Bridge template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted RSS feed bridge on your VPS, then verify the RSS-Bridge web UI in a browser.

About 7 minutesBrowser verified

Step 1

Open the server Apps tab

Select your VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.

Server Compass Apps tab before creating a RSS-Bridge app

Step 2

Choose an app template

Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.

Choosing to deploy an app from a Server Compass template

Step 3

Search for RSS-Bridge

Use the template picker search to find RSS-Bridge in the Server Compass template catalog.

Searching for RSS-Bridge in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the RSS-Bridge template

Choose the RSS-Bridge template. Server Compass fills in the RSS-Bridge image, host port, and persistent configuration volume.

RSS-Bridge template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the RSS-Bridge settings

Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named rss-bridge-demo and used host port 4180.

Reviewing RSS-Bridge project settings and compose services

Step 6

Deploy RSS-Bridge

Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.

Reviewing RSS-Bridge environment variables and port before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the RSS-Bridge image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.

Server Compass deploying the RSS-Bridge template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm RSS-Bridge is running

After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the RSS-Bridge app is marked Running with its application URL available.

RSS-Bridge template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open RSS-Bridge in the browser

Open the application URL in a browser. The RSS-Bridge web UI confirms the site is reachable.

The deployed RSS-Bridge web UI loaded in a browser

After RSS-Bridge Opens

Choose the specific bridges you want to expose and configure their parameters.
Add generated RSS or Atom feed URLs to your feed reader.
Put RSS-Bridge behind HTTPS and authentication before exposing it publicly.
Back up the RSS-Bridge config volume if you add whitelist or bridge configuration files.

Verified Result

The RSS-Bridge web UI loaded successfully in a browser.

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RSS-Bridge deployment questions

What does the RSS-Bridge template deploy?

It deploys RSS-Bridge with a persistent configuration volume so you can generate RSS or Atom feeds from supported bridge sources.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 4180, which maps to the RSS-Bridge web server on container port 80.

Why does the guide stop at the bridge catalog web UI?

The tutorial verifies the bridge catalog web UI because individual bridge configuration depends on the sites and feeds you want to follow.

Should this become a blog post?

No. The deployment guide should live on the RSS-Bridge template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.

After Deployment

After deploying RSS-Bridge with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Visit the application URL to browse available bridges

Pick a bridge (e.g., Twitter, YouTube) and configure parameters

Copy the generated RSS/Atom feed URL into your reader

Optionally create whitelist.txt in the config volume to limit enabled bridges

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

RSS-Bridge FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting RSS-Bridge

How do I deploy RSS-Bridge with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select RSS-Bridge from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for RSS-Bridge?

RSS-Bridge requires a minimum of 128MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing RSS-Bridge data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard RSS-Bridge backup and restore procedures.

How do I update RSS-Bridge to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest RSS-Bridge image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is RSS-Bridge free to self-host?

RSS-Bridge is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.

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