We've got a bunch of new features released this week in Skyreader:

  • Bring your own RSS app

  • Two-way collection syncing with and

  • Make connections with your reading on

  • Import your reading library from other services

  • And more!

Bring your own RSS app

Already have an RSS app you love? Keep it. Skyreader now works as a sync service for apps that speak the Google Reader / FreshRSS API (e.g. NetNewsWire, Reeder, ReadKit, Unread, etc.).

To set it up, make an app password in Settings -> Other reader apps and then add the Skyreader API in your supported app. Check the docs for full instructions.

Once connected your subscriptions, folders, and read state all stay in sync. Starring an article in the app also saves it to your Skyreader library.

This works for all the kinds of subscription sources Skyreader supports, not just RSS: standard.site publications, email newsletters, and Bluesky likes and bookmarks all work great.

Connect on Semble

One of the most powerful ways to deepen your understanding of the things you read is to form connections. Last week's update added notifications of connections other people made and now we're making it easier to form your own connections.

When you finish reading an article you can see a suggested article you recently read with an offer to connect or to pick something else:

Screenshot of suggested connection

The connection picker gives you full control over the type of connection along with the ability to add a note:

Screenshot of connection creation dialog

You can also create connections from the link menu so you can record relevant connections while you read:

Screenshot of link menu showing "Connect on Semble..." option

Sync collections with Semble and Margin

Last week's update added the ability to organize your library with collections. This week you can now link a Skyreader collection with a public Semble or Margin collection. The link is two-way so adding something in Semble/Margin will show up in Skyreader and vice versa.

Screenshot of library shelf showing collections with links

You can either link an existing Skyreader collection or import one from Semble/Margin:

Screenshot of collection import dialog

Note that collection syncing only works for URLs so uploaded PDFs/EPUBs never leave Skyreader.

Import your library

If you've been using another read-it-later app, you can now bring everything over. Go to Settings -> Saved articles -> Import saves and upload the export you get from Pocket, Omnivore, Instapaper, Readwise Reader, or Matter. See these instructions on where to get the export files.

This feature is a bit more experimental so let me know if you run into any issues on the feedback board. Also, let me know if there are other services you'd like to see supported.

And more

  • Redesigned highlight view

  • Select many saves to add to a collection, remove, or delete

  • Discover now suggests blogs from people you follow on Bluesky via their profile links (both on Bluesky and )

  • Increased PDF/EPUB upload size from 10 MB to 50 MB

  • Pinch-to-zoom on PDFs now zooms PDF, not the entire page

  • Many bugs squashed

All the features released this week work across free and supporter accounts but if you are enjoying Skyreader and would like to support ongoing development and get access to extra features (newsletters! file uploads! saved searches! my eternal love and affection!) please consider becoming a supporter!