The short version
Self-hosted RSS reader used to filter broken YouTube feeds.
From the HackerLinks archive
FreshRSS
Self-hosted RSS reader used to filter broken YouTube feeds.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-05-06
Last seen:2026-05-06
Times seen:1
Website:freshrss.org
Why it caught our attention
Commenters shared it as a practical workaround for feed cleanup and Shorts filtering.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-05-06
Editorial paraphrase
The discussion said FreshRSS can mark Shorts-related URLs read and help salvage YouTube subscriptions.
Original threadYouTube, your RSS feeds are broken