Yarr Hosting Live In 5 Minutes

Deploy Yarr on xCloud and get Yarr hosting for a self-hosted RSS reader that keeps your subscriptions on a server you own. xCloud runs the pinned upstream image as a single container with its embedded SQLite database, generates the administrator password, mounts a persistent data volume and publishes it over HTTPS on your domain in minutes, ready for you to add feeds or import an OPML file.

Deploy your Yarr

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What is Yarr?

Yarr, short for yet another rss reader, is a web-based feed aggregator that can run as a desktop application or a personal self-hosted server. A self-hosted Yarr is a single binary with an embedded SQLite database, and it offers folders, search, starring and OPML import and export, as an alternative to a hosted reader such as Feedly or Inoreader. Upstream also documents Fever API support. It is released under the MIT licence.

On xCloud the install runs Yarr v2.8 from the upstream image, pinned by digest, as one container. The yarr_data volume holds /data/yarr.db, which contains subscriptions, folders, item state and preferences. xCloud generates the administrator password, and the login is assembled inside the container. Yarr has a single login rather than separate user accounts.

From Sign-Up to a Live Yarr In Just 3 Easy Steps

Self-hosting an RSS reader normally means a container, a persistent data folder, a login, a domain and a certificate before the first feed. This is the same result without assembling any of it.

Step 01
Sign Up
Create your xCloud account and pick Yarr from the OneClick catalog. Choose your domain and target server, then set the administrator username; xCloud generates the password.
Step 02
We Deploy It For You
One click. We bring up the upstream Yarr image, pinned by digest, as a single container with its embedded SQLite database, mount the yarr_data volume, build the login from your username and the generated password and publish it over HTTPS.
Step 03
Open And Start
Open your HTTPS URL, sign in with the administrator credentials, then add an RSS or Atom feed, organise feeds into folders or import an OPML file from your old reader.

Everything Yarr Does, On Your Own Server

Yarr runs in full here, on a server you own, with the data on a volume you control.

RSS And Atom Feeds
Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds and read them in one clean list, with folders to group sources.
Search And Starring
Search your articles, mark them as read and star the ones to keep, with the state saved in your own database.
OPML Import And Export
Migrate subscriptions in or out with OPML, so moving from another reader does not mean re-adding every feed.
Fever API Support
Upstream documents Fever API support, which some mobile reader apps use; check your app before relying on it.
Single Binary, Embedded SQLite
One small container with its database inside, so there is no separate database service to run.
One Volume To Back Up
Subscriptions, folders, item state and preferences live in /data/yarr.db on the yarr_data volume.

Everything You Need To Run Your Feed Reader 24/7

Managed hosting for Yarr, so the parts that keep it online are not your problem.

Yarr 2.8 deployed instantly
Upstream image pinned by digest
Administrator password generated for you
Data on a persistent volume
Free SSL certificate
Server backups and snapshots
Server security updates included
Choose your server region
Unused balance refunded

What You Can Do With Yarr

Read all your feeds in one place
Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds and read them from one list, grouped into folders.
Move over from another reader
Import an OPML file from your old reader, and export one again if you ever want to leave.
Keep what you want to read later
Star articles and mark others as read, with that state kept in your own database.
Keep subscriptions off a vendor's servers
Hold the list of sources you read on a server you control instead of a hosted reading service.

Yarr vs Alternatives

Feedly: Feedly is a hosted feed reader. As a Feedly alternative, Yarr keeps your subscriptions and read state in an SQLite file on your own server.
Inoreader: Inoreader is a hosted feed reader with a vendor-run account. Yarr is a small self-hosted server you reach from a browser, with a single login.
Miniflux: In a Yarr vs Miniflux comparison, Miniflux has its own OneClick page. Its catalogue entry describes a minimalist RSS reader with full-text search, keyboard shortcuts and a mobile-first reading experience.
FreshRSS: In a Yarr vs FreshRSS comparison, FreshRSS has its own OneClick page. Its catalogue entry describes a fast RSS and Atom aggregator with filters, labels, extensions and an API for mobile readers.

Ready To Own Your RSS Reader?

Yarr on xCloud runs on a dedicated Cloud VPS that we provision, patch, monitor and restore. Deploy faster. Own your data. Stay in control.

Fast Provisioning
Deploy faster using an xCloud Managed Server built with optimized stacks and high-speed SSDs.
Enterprise-grade security
Protect your infrastructure with a free SSL certificate and more advanced security features at no additional cost.
Intuitive Control Panel
From Server creation to application deployment, everything can be managed from our intuitive control panel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Can you self-host Yarr with Docker?

Yes, and this template is Yarr Docker hosting without the setup. Upstream is a single binary; here xCloud runs the ghcr.io/nkanaev/yarr v2.8 image pinned by digest as one container, mounts yarr_data, generates the login and publishes HTTPS on your domain.

How much RAM does Yarr need?

The template asks for 256 MB of RAM, 1 CPU core and 1 GB of disk as a floor. Yarr itself is small, and storage grows with the number of feeds and retained articles, so the 6 GB plan is the entry rung with plenty of room.

How do I sign in to Yarr?

Use the administrator username you chose and the generated 24-character password shown by xCloud. The login is assembled into YARR_AUTH inside the container, so the password is not embedded in the Compose command. Change the credentials by editing the environment and redeploying.

Is Yarr multi-user?

No. Yarr is configured with a single login in this template, so everyone who signs in shares the same subscriptions and read state. Run separate installs if people need their own lists, or use a reader built for multiple accounts.

Can I import OPML into Yarr?

Yes. Upstream lists OPML import and export, so you can migrate subscriptions in from another reader or take them out again. After importing, refresh the feeds and check a few folders before you retire the old reader.

Does Yarr work with mobile RSS apps?

Upstream documents Fever API support, which some mobile reader apps can use. The template does not configure or test any app, so check that your app supports Fever and point it at your HTTPS address with your login.

What should I back up on a Yarr server?

Back up the complete yarr_data volume. It holds the SQLite database at /data/yarr.db, including subscriptions, folders, item state and preferences. For a consistent copy, stop writes first, keep a copy off the server, and test a restore before you rely on it.

Backups in xCloud

How do I upgrade Yarr?

v2.8 remains pinned until you take a newer template version. Copy yarr_data and look through the project's notes beforehand. xCloud never upgrades a running site on its own, and the volume survives a redeploy, so your subscriptions and read state carry over.

Is Yarr open source?

Yes. Yarr is released under the MIT licence, per the license file at the v2.8 tag, so there is no fee for the code. What you pay for is the dedicated Cloud VPS, and its disk grows with the feeds and articles you keep.

What does Yarr stand for?

Yarr stands for yet another rss reader, as its upstream README says. It is a web-based feed aggregator that runs as a single binary with an embedded database, which is why this template needs only one small container.

Is there a Yarr cloud service?

Not through this page. Yarr cloud hosting here means your own reader runs on a Cloud VPS that xCloud prepares, with subscriptions on a volume you own and a login only you control, with no vendor account in between.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. There is no lock-in — cancel any time. Hosting is billed monthly and charged for what you actually use, so when you delete the server the unused balance is refunded to your account, less up to 10% in payment-processing fees.