rssmcp MCP server

What is rssmcp?

rssmcp is a simple RSS MCP server that fetches RSS feeds and returns entries as formatted text. It integrates RSS reading into MCP‑enabled clients such as Claude Desktop. Designed for users who want to subscribe to RSS feeds via an OPML file and retrieve recent entries interactively.

How to use rssmcp?

Install rssmcp via Smithery with the command npx -y @smithery/cli install @Lunran/rssmcp --client claude, or manually add it to your MCP configuration using uvx -U rssmcp with the --opml argument pointing to a local OPML file. Once configured, the single tool get_rss can be invoked with a feed name and a since timestamp.

Key features of rssmcp

• Fetches RSS feeds and returns formatted text entries
• Configurable via an OPML file listing subscriptions
• Optional file export of fetched results
• Single, simple tool for RSS retrieval

Use cases of rssmcp

• Fetching latest entries from a configured RSS feed
• Exporting RSS feed data to a file for offline reading
• Integrating RSS feed reading into AI‑powered chat interfaces

FAQ from rssmcp

What is rssmcp and what does it do?

rssmcp is an MCP server that provides a tool to fetch RSS feeds. It returns feed entries as formatted text and can optionally export them to a file.

How do I install rssmcp?

You can install it automatically via Smithery using the command npx -y @smithery/cli install @Lunran/rssmcp --client claude, or by manually adding a configuration entry with uvx -U rssmcp and the --opml argument.

How do I configure RSS feeds in rssmcp?

You provide an OPML file as a command‑line argument using --opml path/to/your.opml. This file lists the RSS feeds the server can access.

What does the get_rss tool require?

The get_rss tool takes two required string arguments: feed_name (the name of the feed from your OPML file) and since (a timestamp or other indicator to limit results). It also accepts an optional boolean export_result (defaults to false).

Does get_rss support exporting results to a file?

Yes. If you set the optional export_result parameter to true, the tool will export the fetched feed entries to a file in addition to returning them as formatted text.