Show HN: RSS feeds for arbitrary websites using CSS selectors (feed-me-up-scotty.vincenttunru.com)

Article summary

The article presents a tool called Feed me up, Scotty! that generates RSS feeds for arbitrary websites using CSS selectors. The tool is straightforward to set up, runs on various platforms, and uses a headless browser to fetch data. It allows users to create custom feeds by specifying a website's URL and CSS selectors for title, link, and entry. The generated feeds can be used in any feed reader.

Main themes

• RSS feed generation
• CSS selectors
• Feed formats
• Tool simplicity
• Feed readers
• Scraping and parsing
• Format wars
• Generic terms vs specific formats

What commenters say

• Some commenters appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of the tool, while others mention similar projects they have worked on.
• The use of CSS selectors makes it easy to customize the feed generation process.
• There is a discussion about the difference between RSS and Atom formats, with some arguing that Atom is superior but less well-known.
• Others point out that the term 'RSS' has become a generic term for feeds, and using it is not necessarily inaccurate.
• A few commenters share their own experiences with feed generation and scraping, and some mention tools they have built or used for similar purposes.
• There is a debate about whether it is better to use a generic term like 'feeds' instead of 'RSS feeds', with some arguing that it is more accurate and others saying it may cause confusion.
• Some commenters mention the importance of having a simple and comfortable way to use feed generation tools, and suggest that feed readers should have built-in support for such features.