A minimal, modern RSS reader built for speed, simplicity, and knowledge.
Halya is a lightweight RSS feed reader designed to make keeping up with information simple.
It focuses on:
- Clean, distraction-free reading
- Local-first storage
- Fast startup
- A modern interface
- User control over feeds and data
No accounts. No tracking. Just your feeds.
- ✅ RSS feed support
- ✅ Atom feed support
- ✅ Add and remove feeds
- ✅ Article reader view
- ✅ Read/unread tracking
- ✅ Local storage
- ✅ Custom window controls
- ✅ WebView2 desktop application
- 🔲 Feed categories
- 🔲 Search
- 🔲 Better article formatting
- 🔲 Import/export feeds via OPML
- 🔲 Settings panel
- 🔲 Themes
- 🔲 Offline caching
There are 2 ways to install Halya.
If you haven't already, grab the .NET SDK from Microsoft here.
Download the net install .exe from our Releases Page.
Follow the instructions provided.
Download the nonet install .exe from our Releases Page.
Follow the instructions provided.
Halya uses:
- C#
- .NET 8
- Windows Forms
- Microsoft WebView2
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript
Contributions are welcome!
Before making large changes, please open an issue or discussion first.
Halya is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
See LICENSE for details.
The Halya name, logo, and official branding are protected.
Forks and modifications must not present themselves as the official Halya project without permission.
Made with curiosity and code.