Here is how you can use Liveboat - an open-source tool to completely transform how you consume news.

What is Liveboat?

At its core, Liveboat takes a straightforward approach: it converts your RSS feed subscriptions into a clean, static website. Instead of relying on a dedicated feed reader app or cloud service, you simply open your browser to view your personal, auto-generated news hub.

Key Features:

  • OPML Import: Easily migrate your existing feed setup from any reader (including Newsboat, Inoreader, or Feedly).

  • Advanced Reader Features: Preserves query feeds, custom tag structures, and content filtering so you don't lose your organized setup.

  • Pre-compiled Executables: Provides easy-to-use binaries (or Docker containers if you prefer) for straightforward deployment.

  • Structured Data Export: Exposes feed data in JSON format, making it easy to integrate into personal dashboards like Home Assistant.

Hosting for Free with GitHub Pages

While Liveboat handles generating the static web files, GitHub Pages handles the hosting—completely free of charge.

Why This Setup Works so Well:

  1. 1.

    Zero Infrastructure Costs: GitHub Pages serves your static site files without requiring a VPS, cloud server, or local server running 24/7.

  2. 2.

    Universal Accessibility: Because the output is a standard website, you can check your feeds from any desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone browser without installing third-party apps.

  3. 3.

    No Maintenance Headaches: Self-hosted web applications often require ongoing server management, reverse proxies, and secure remote access setup. Static sites hosted on GitHub Pages eliminate all of those friction points.

Is Liveboat Right for You?

Choose Liveboat If...

Stick to FreshRSS / Paid Readers If...

You want a free, lightweight news dashboard

You need real-time push notifications

You prefer browsing news in a clean browser view

You rely heavily on full-text offline sync

You want zero server maintenance

You require complex multi-user setups

The Verdict

If you're looking for an automated, zero-cost way to keep up with your favorite websites without ongoing subscription fees, pairing Liveboat with GitHub Pages is one of the most practical solutions available. It automates your news feed, works everywhere, and lets you focus on what actually matters: reading the news.