Fluent Reader is a modern desktop RSS reader built with Electron, React, and Fluent UI that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
The tool addresses the need for a contemporary RSS reading experience on the desktop. It stores feeds locally or syncs with self-hosted services compatible with Fever or Google Reader API, as well as popular RSS services including Inoreader, Feedbin, The Old Reader, and BazQux Reader. The interface follows the Fluent Design System with full dark mode support. Core capabilities include reading full article content in a built-in view or loading webpages by default, searching articles with regular expressions, filtering by read status, organizing subscriptions with folder-like groupings, and applying automation rules to hide, mark as read, or star articles based on regular expression patterns. Background article fetching with push notifications is supported, and users can import or export OPML files for data portability.
Fluent Reader suits developers and users who want a native desktop RSS client with modern aesthetics and synchronization flexibility. It works well for those preferring local-first reading with optional cloud sync, or for users already invested in specific RSS services. Windows users benefit from Microsoft Store distribution with automatic updates and ARM64 support, while macOS users can install from the Mac App Store. Linux users and those on older Windows versions install from GitHub releases. The tool distinguishes itself through its Fluent Design aesthetic and support for multiple sync backends rather than being tied to a single service.
Development activity shows consistent engagement with user contributions. The project actively accepts bug reports and feature requests through GitHub issues. Internationalization is an open area for community contribution, with the codebase structured to accept translations into additional languages. The maintainer accepts financial support through multiple channels including GitHub Sponsors, PayPal, and Alipay.
