Native RSS Feeds Reader Client for Internet Audio/Video Podcasts (like Boxee has)

**rwparris2** · 2009-01-12 17:21

spiff Wrote:ehm,

rss:// sources was snatched from boxee a wee half a year back.

This feature is very well hidden.

To use this, add source > type rss://<feedaddress>

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**Gamester17** · 2009-01-12 17:59

So how can we design the interface for it to be more accessible by any Joe Average user?
How can we make adding an RSS feed as easy ass adding a plugin that is on the drive?

Any thoughts and ideas on how to make it really simple to add RSS feeds via the GUI?

[EDIT]: Maybe start by calling it "Video Podcast" and "Audio Podcast" under Add Source?
"Add Source" => "Browse" => "Podcast" => "Type in URL" (with "rss://" already written)?

Perhaps also include a list of popular Podcasts by default (categorized, as Boxee does)?
Also create a framework to make it possible for scripts/plugins to add feeds to this list?

What about handling subscription, and automatic download when new content is added?

PS! I'm sure that Boxee has updated their RSS reader, anyone want to port the updates?

Confused

tikkiew · 2009-01-12 21:29

TheBoxMan Wrote:Umb has already written a podcast plugin, you'll need to generate an OPML file for it first though and transfer that accross.

Search and you'll find the plugin.

Can't find the plugin.Can someone post link of this plugin by Umb.

i am using navi-x script for vodcast and podcast's RSS feed.
It is also able to share your playlist with others.

**jmarshall** · 2009-01-12 23:13

For a start, add some documentation to the wiki about it.

**Gamester17** · 2009-01-13 14:51

jmarshall Wrote:For a start, add some documentation to the wiki about it.

OK, I just started a basic wiki article here http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=RSS_Feeds with what I know.

Please feed free to update/correct it to make easier to understand Wink

I also updated http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=Types_of_Media_Sources with short summery of RSS Feeds.

iRoNBiLL · 2009-01-14 23:31

Navi-X offers streaming RSS plugins as well as many many different outlets and entertainment networks. We've been offering this forever to the public! Plus we have an easy to use playlist creator so you can put content up in seconds using Navi-Xtreme Media Portal! Check it out at http://www.navi-x.org

For those interested in Navi-X with it's RSS feed parsing and podcast abilities, visit http://www.navi-x.org to obtain the script! Then you can go to the "Portals" section on the website, add your content in seconds and watch it from your box, the website or other platforms XBMC supports!

azido · 2009-01-14 23:41

iRoNBiLL Wrote:Navi-X offers streaming RSS plugins as well as many many different outlets and entertainment networks. We've been offering this forever to the public! Plus we have an easy to use playlist creator so you can put content up in seconds using Navi-Xtreme Media Portal!! Check it out at http://www.navi-x.org

good to see one of you guys here.. my little q is: i'd like to use navi-x to simply read newsfeeds with text and graphics. i'm on vista x64 and installed your plugin on one of the later svn builds of xbmc, but got only as far as it was able to read the new headlines of newsfeeds, but not the content. i tried to hit one of the headlines, it seemed to load something, but failed.

any hint?

iRoNBiLL · 2009-01-15 00:10

Sorry my friend but I only work on the Navi-X website and the Adult Swim playlists! If you have questions about script functionality, please email the programmer for Navi-X, Rodejo at Rodejo16@gmail.com and he'll answer any and all of your "functionality" questions.

iRoN BiLL

MDPauley · 2009-01-15 00:33

Tested 2 feeds (1 audio and 1 video) and they both work great! All you have to do is change the http to rss in the url and it worked great... Time to start finding more feeds...

Code:

<sources>

    <video>

        <default></default>

    <source>

      <name>The Feed Daily Video Podcast</name>

    <path>rss://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/podcasts/19/The_Daily_Feed_Video_Podcast.xml</path>

    </source>

    </video>

    <music>

        <default></default>

    <source>

      <name>The Junkies (New) 106.7 WJFK - Washington, D.C.</name>

      <path>rss://www.wjfk.com/pages/podcast/119547.rss</path>

    </source>

    </music>

</sources>

stacked · 2009-01-15 01:09

@MPauley73

Cool, that works Big Grin

jmarshall Team-XBMC Developer Posts: 24,523 Joined: Oct 2003 Reputation: 138	2009-01-12 23:13 Post: #14 For a start, add some documentation to the wiki about it. Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.
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iRoNBiLL Senior Member Posts: 175 Joined: Jun 2008 Reputation: 0 Location: Las Vegas, U.S.A.	2009-01-15 00:10 Post: #18 Sorry my friend but I only work on the Navi-X website and the Adult Swim playlists! If you have questions about script functionality, please email the programmer for Navi-X, Rodejo at Rodejo16@gmail.com and he'll answer any and all of your "functionality" questions. iRoN BiLL
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stacked Skilled Python Coder Posts: 787 Joined: Jun 2007 Reputation: 16	2009-01-15 01:09 Post: #20 @MPauley73 Cool, that works Repository Addons: PBS \| Revision3 \| TMZ \| ESPN \| NBA \| Trailer Addict \| G4TV
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