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lilyball/feedparser

A Cocoa RSS/Atom parser for Mac OS X and the iPhone

Objective-C ◇ developer-tools MIT
★268STARS
⑂30FORKS
!4ISSUES
🏆#4,992GLOBAL RANK
🔥2DAYS TRENDING
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feedparser gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 268. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 16 stars a year. It ranks #12 among Objective-C repositories and #4,992 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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feedparser has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4581. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

feedparser is an open-source project written in Objective-C: A Cocoa RSS/Atom parser for Mac OS X and the iPhone.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Objective-C. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Objective-C for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/lilyball/feedparser.git
cd feedparser

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Objective-C environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

feedparser coordinates its core functionality through a modular Objective-C pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed feedparser into Objective-C backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install feedparser using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/lilyball/feedparser.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for feedparser.

3

Import feedparser into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `feedparser --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 268 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Objective-C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Objective-C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Objective-C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does feedparser do? +

A Cocoa RSS/Atom parser for Mac OS X and the iPhone

What language is feedparser written in? +

The primary language is Objective-C. Topics include: software.

Is feedparser actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2018 with 4 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does feedparser have? +

feedparser has 268 stars and 30 forks on GitHub.

How does feedparser rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 268 stars, lilyball/feedparser is ranked #4,992 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #12 among Objective-C projects.

What license is feedparser distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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