CAST-text
A zero latency, easy-to-use full-text news terminal reader.
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Description
CASTtext is a zero latency, easy-to-use full-text RSS terminal reader that allows users to read articles directly from the terminal. It is designed for efficiency and speed, providing a seamless reading experience with minimal delay.
How to use CAST-text?
To use CASTtext, simply run the binary without any arguments to read the default source (BBC). To read from a different source, pass the RSS feed URL as an argument. For example, use 'casttext rss https://lobsters/rss' to read from Lobsters.
Core features of CAST-text:
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Read full article content from the terminal
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Easy navigation using arrow keys or hjkl
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Instant article loading with prefetching of adjacent articles
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Single UI for article listing and content
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Support for custom RSS or Atom feeds
Why could be used CAST-text?
| # | Use case | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Quickly read news articles from various sources without opening a browser | ✅ | |
| # 2 | Efficiently browse through multiple articles using keyboard shortcuts | ✅ | |
| # 3 | Customize reading experience by adding different RSS feeds | ✅ | |
Who developed CAST-text?
CASTtext is developed by the team at piqonic, focusing on creating efficient tools for terminal users. They aim to enhance the reading experience by providing fast and easy access to news articles.