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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usestellar.com/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

Your portal automatically generates an RSS feed, making it easy for developers and power users to follow updates in their favorite feed reader. [image]

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RSS Feed URL

Your feed is available at: 
https://[your-portal].usestellar.com/rss
Or with custom domain: 
https://changelog.yourcompany.com/rss
The RSS feed is automatically enabled and always up-to-date. No configuration needed!

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What’s Included

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Feed Content

Each announcement includes:
  • Title and description
  • Full content (HTML)
  • Publication date
  • Author name
  • Categories/tags
  • Direct link

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Feed Metadata

  • Portal name and description
  • Logo/icon
  • Language
  • Update frequency
  • Copyright info
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RSS Reader Compatibility

Works with all major feed readers:
  • Feedly - Most popular
  • Inoreader - Power users
  • NewsBlur - Open source
  • The Old Reader - Classic style
  • Native apps - NetNewsWire, Reeder

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Browser Support

Modern browsers detect RSS:
  • Shows feed preview
  • Subscribe button
  • Reader suggestions

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Customization

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Feed Settings

Configure in Portal → Settings → RSS: Item Count
  • Default: 20 most recent
  • Maximum: 100 items
  • Ordered by publish date
Content Format
  • Full content (default)
  • Summary only
  • Custom excerpt length
Additional Fields
  • Include images
  • Author information
  • Category filters
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Category-Specific Feeds

Subscribe to specific categories: 
/rss?category=feature
/rss?category=improvement
/rss?category=bugfix
Share category-specific feeds with different teams. Engineering might want “technical” updates while sales follows “feature” announcements.

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Promoting Your Feed

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Add to Portal

<!-- Auto-discovery in HTML head -->
<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" 
      title="Company Changelog" 
      href="https://changelog.company.com/rss" />

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Visual RSS Icon

Add RSS icon to your portal:
  • Header navigation
  • Footer links
  • Subscription options
  • Share buttons

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Documentation

Mention in your docs: 
## Stay Updated
- Email: [Subscribe](https://changelog.company.com)
- RSS: [Feed](https://changelog.company.com/rss)
- API: [Webhooks](/api/webhooks)
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Developer Integration

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Parsing the Feed

// Fetch and parse RSS
fetch('https://changelog.company.com/rss')
  .then(res => res.text())
  .then(str => new DOMParser().parseFromString(str, 'text/xml'))
  .then(data => {
    const items = data.querySelectorAll('item');
    items.forEach(item => {
      console.log({
        title: item.querySelector('title').textContent,
        link: item.querySelector('link').textContent,
        date: item.querySelector('pubDate').textContent
      });
    });
  });

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Webhook Alternative

For real-time updates, consider:
  • Webhook notifications
  • API polling
  • WebSocket connections
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SEO Benefits

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Search Engines

  • RSS helps discovery
  • Fresh content signals
  • Additional indexing path
  • Sitemap supplement

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Content Syndication

  • Automatic republishing
  • Partner integrations
  • News aggregators
  • Industry feeds

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Monitoring Usage

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Analytics

Track RSS subscribers:
  • Server log analysis
  • Unique IP counts
  • User agent detection
  • Geographic distribution
Common user agents: 
Feedly/1.0
Inoreader/1.0
NewsBlur
Tiny RSS
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RSS feeds are public. Don’t include sensitive information in announcements marked as public.

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Best Practices

Consistent Publishing
  • Regular updates keep subscribers
  • Avoid flooding with many posts
  • Batch related updates
Rich Content
  • Include images
  • Format with HTML
  • Add helpful links
  • Clear summaries
Feed Health
  • Validate RSS format
  • Check in readers
  • Monitor errors
  • Test regularly

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Troubleshooting

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Feed Not Updating?

  • Check announcement is public
  • Clear feed reader cache
  • Verify publication date
  • Wait 5-10 minutes

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Validation Errors?

Use W3C Feed Validator: 
https://validator.w3.org/feed/check.cgi?url=https://changelog.company.com/rss

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Reader Issues?

  • Check feed URL
  • Try different reader
  • Verify public access
  • Contact support
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Advanced Usage

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IFTTT Integration

Automate with RSS triggers:
  • Post to Slack
  • Tweet updates
  • Email digest
  • CRM updates

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Custom Consumption

  • Build internal dashboards
  • Display in app
  • Monitor competitors
  • Archive updates
Developers love RSS! Make sure to mention your feed in API docs and developer resources.

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Quick Reference

Feed URL: /rss
Format: RSS 2.0
Updates: Real-time
Items: 20 (default)
Categories: Via query param Your RSS feed is ready to go! Share it with your developer community and let them follow updates their way.