From 371758485e510abe07b0e9794fecb29d6e71255b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ktyl Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2023 00:18:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] feat(garden): rss youtube subscriptions Describe how to get RSS feeds for YouTube channels --- src/garden/rss.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/garden/rss.md diff --git a/src/garden/rss.md b/src/garden/rss.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7ed2589 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/garden/rss.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# RSS + +Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a an ancient file format for communicating updates over the Web. + +## Stubs: + +* readers +* feed generation + +## YouTube Subscriptions + +There are many reasons to avoid the YouTube homepage, such as recommended videos or the accursed Shorts. +Since RSS feeds are published per-channel, it's totally possible to circumvent its subscription system entirely - including having to make an account - and keep track of channels one enjoys with RSS feeds instead. +Get a channel's ID: + +1. Go to the channel's page +2. Go to the About section +3. Share icon under Stats block +4. Copy channel ID + +The channel's feed is available at `https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=CHANNEL_ID_HERE`.