RSS reading, thoughtfully crafted
Read, translate, and listen — all in one open-source desktop app. Built with Tauri for native speed on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
v1.9.4 · macOS, Windows & Linux · ★ 3 · Requires Miniflux
Read without distraction
An immersive reader with 5 themes, 6 font families, syntax-highlighted code blocks, and Zen mode. Every detail tuned for focused reading.
Immersive translation, built in
Translate entire articles paragraph-by-paragraph, displayed inline alongside the original text. Choose from 15+ providers — DeepL, Google, GPT-4, Claude, and more. Read bilingually without breaking your flow.
Your podcasts, built in
Full podcast playback with a persistent mini-player, variable speed, per-feed speed memory, auto-download, and OS media key integration. No separate app needed.
And much more
Command Palette
100+ commands at your fingertips with Cmd+K.
Zen Mode
Full-screen, distraction-free reading.
AI Summary
Get instant AI-powered summaries of any article.
Cloud Sync
Back up and sync your data across devices with S3 or WebDAV.
Keyboard First
Navigate everything without touching your mouse.
In-App Browser
Open articles in a native browser without leaving the app.
OPML Import/Export
Migrate from any RSS reader in seconds.
Powered by Miniflux
Connects to your Miniflux server — full control of your data.
Multi-Account
Manage multiple Miniflux servers with secure keyring storage.
Download Manager
Save articles and podcasts for offline reading and listening.
Table of Contents
Navigate long articles with auto-generated headings.
CJK Conversion
Convert between Simplified and Traditional Chinese automatically.
Custom Backgrounds
Personalize your workspace with custom background images.
5 Languages
EN, 简中, 繁中, 日本語, 한국어 — with RTL support.
Auto-Updates
Always on the latest version, automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — minikyu is free and open source under the MIT license. No ads, no subscriptions, no data harvesting.
minikyu runs on macOS (Universal, Apple Silicon, and Intel), Windows (installer and MSI), and Linux (AppImage, .deb, .rpm).
Miniflux is a lightweight, self-hosted RSS reader server. minikyu uses the Miniflux API as its backend — your feeds, read status, and subscriptions are all managed by your Miniflux instance. This means you own your data and can sync across devices. Get started at miniflux.app.
15+ providers including DeepL, Google Translate, Microsoft, OpenAI (GPT-4), Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Qwen, and Kimi.
Use OPML import — export your subscriptions from any other reader and import them into minikyu in seconds.
Open an issue on GitHub — we respond to every report.
Elevate your reading experience.
Available for macOS, Windows, and Linuxv1.9.4
Requires a Miniflux server · Learn more about Miniflux