Feedster is a semi-minimal RSS reader written in ASP.NET. You can consider Feedster an alternative to similar projects like RSS, Shiori, FreshRSS, Wallabag. One of the things I like the most about Feedster is that it’s really intuitive. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Feedster on your Synology NAS using Docker.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Feedster v0.10.1 release.

• STEP 1

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• STEP 2

Install Container Manager via Synology “Package Center”. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.

• STEP 3

Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it feedster. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

• STEP 4

Now create two new folders inside the feedster folder that you created at STEP 3 name them data and images. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

• STEP 5

Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 6

Once you click on User-defined script, a new window will open. Follow the instructions below:

1. General: In the Task field type in Install Feedster. Uncheck the “Enabled” option. Select root User.
2. Schedule: Select Run on the following date then select “Do not repeat“.
3. Task Settings: Check “Send run details by email“, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that, click OK.

docker run -d --name=feedster \
-p 5590:80 \
-v /volume1/docker/feedster/data:/app/data \
-v /volume1/docker/feedster/images:/app/images \
--restart always \
index.docker.io/nl2109/feedster:latest

• STEP 7

After you click OK on STEP 6 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.

After you click OK, type in your DSM Password then click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 8

After you click Submit on STEP 7, select your “Install Feedster” Task then click the “Run” tab. You will be asked to run Install Feedster – click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 9

Go back to STEP 1 or you will deal with karma 🙂

• STEP 10

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:5590 On the left sidebar click on Manage Feeds then +Add Feed. Add your favorite RSS feed then click Save. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 11

If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: “Feed added!“.

• STEP 12

On the left sidebar click Manage Folders then add the RSS feed that you have previously added at STEP 10. Click Save. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Enjoy Feedster!

Note: If you want to run the Feedster container over HTTPS, check my guide on How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Find out how to update the Feedster container with the latest image.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
Note: How to Activate Email Notifications.
Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
Note: How to Change Docker Containers Restart Policy.
Note: How to Use Docker Containers With VPN.
Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
Note: How to Clean Docker.
Note: How to Clean Docker Automatically.
Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.

This post was updated on Sunday / February 25th, 2024 at 10:40 PM