---
title: "Deploy RSSHub — Turn Any Website Into an RSS Feed"
description: "Self-host RSSHub: turn any site into RSS. No rate limits."
category: "Other"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/rsshub-rss-generator
---

# Deploy RSSHub — Turn Any Website Into an RSS Feed

Self-host RSSHub: turn any site into RSS. No rate limits.

**[Deploy RSSHub — Turn Any Website Into an RSS Feed on Railway](https://railway.com/template/rsshub-rss-generator)**

- **Creator:** SilverBanana
- **Category:** Other
- **Total deploys:** 4

## Template content

### Redis https://cdn.sanity.io/images/sy1jschh/production/0ce0bfdcfbdbf69662b1116671f97c2dd788b655-157x157.svg

- **Image:** redis:8.2.1
- **Start command:** `/bin/sh -c "rm -rf $RAILWAY_VOLUME_MOUNT_PATH/lost+found/ && exec docker-entrypoint.sh redis-server --requirepass $REDIS_PASSWORD --save 60 1 --dir $RAILWAY_VOLUME_MOUNT_PATH"`

### RSSHub https://res.cloudinary.com/dh2nt6hgh/image/upload/v1759517073/rsshub_logo_poi8vy.png

- **Image:** diygod/rsshub:latest
- **Public domain:** Yes

## Documentation

# Deploy and Host RSSHub on Railway

![RSSHub RSS feed generator](https://res.cloudinary.com/dh2nt6hgh/image/upload/v1759517074/self_hosted_rsshub_docker_ssfhmx.jpg)

RSSHub is the open-source RSS feed generator with **41k+ GitHub stars** that makes everything
RSSible — turn YouTube channels, Reddit threads, Telegram groups, Twitter/X accounts, GitHub
releases, Bilibili, Weibo, and 1,000+ other sources into clean RSS feeds, even when the site
dropped native RSS years ago. Maintained by DIYgod and 800+ contributors, with new routes added
constantly and a companion browser extension (RSSHub Radar) that detects feeds on any page.

The public rsshub.app instance is rate-limited to ~200 requests/IP/hour and logs your requests.
Self-hosting on Railway removes the rate limits, keeps your reading private, and lets you tune
cache TTLs to your usage — for ~$5/month flat.

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## What This Template Deploys

| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| **RSSHub** | The feed generator — 1,000+ routes turning websites into RSS/Atom/JSON feeds, on port `1200` |
| **Redis** | Caches feed responses so repeated requests don't hammer source sites — required for a healthy instance |

Both services connect over Railway's private network. `REDIS_URL` is pre-wired between them —
Redis is never exposed publicly. Point any RSS reader at your Railway URL plus a route and you
have a private, unlimited feed generator.

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## About Hosting RSSHub

RSSHub is a route-driven feed generator: each route is a small module that knows how to extract
content from one site and normalize it into a standard feed. Running it well means a Node.js
runtime, Redis for caching (so you don't get rate-limited by the sites you pull from), and a
public HTTPS endpoint your reader can reach. The public instance handles this for everyone —
which is why it's rate-limited and shared.

Railway runs your own private instance. This template wires RSSHub to a managed Redis over
private networking with automatic HTTPS, so your feeds refresh on your schedule with no shared
rate limits and no third party logging what you read.

> **Image choice:** the `diygod/rsshub:chromium-bundled` image (~1 GB) includes a headless
> Chromium for JavaScript-rendered sources and is the most compatible option. If you only pull
> static sources, the base `diygod/rsshub` image uses far less memory — swap it in service
> settings to cut RAM.

Typical cost: **~$5/month** on Railway's Hobby plan for RSSHub and Redis. RSSHub itself is free
and open source; you only pay compute.

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## Deploy in Under 3 Minutes

1. Click **Deploy on Railway** — RSSHub and Redis build automatically (~2 minutes)
2. `REDIS_URL` and `CACHE_TYPE=redis` are pre-wired between the services
3. Open your Railway URL — you'll see the RSSHub homepage with a searchable route list
4. Build a feed URL: your domain + a route, e.g. `/youtube/user/@channelname` or `/telegram/channel/name`
5. Paste that URL into any RSS reader — FreshRSS, Miniflux, Inoreader, NetNewsWire, or Folo

No Docker commands. No Redis setup. No rate limits.

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## Common Use Cases

- **YouTube, Twitter/X, and Telegram as RSS** — follow channels, accounts, and public groups as
  feeds even though these platforms killed or never offered native RSS
- **Developer monitoring** — track GitHub releases, npm/PyPI package updates, and Hacker News
  mentions of your project in your reader instead of checking manually
- **Private social following** — subscribe to public social feeds without an account and without
  handing your engagement data to the platform's algorithm
- **Media and competitor monitoring** — follow brand mentions and competitor activity across
  Reddit, forums, and social platforms from one unified feed
- **Self-hosted alternative to the public rsshub.app** — remove the ~200 req/IP/hour rate limit,
  keep requests private, and tune cache TTLs to your own refresh needs
- **Feed pipeline for automation** — RSSHub outputs RSS, Atom, or JSON; pipe feeds into n8n,
  a newsletter builder, or any tool that consumes structured feed data

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## Configuration

| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `CACHE_TYPE` | ✅ Pre-set | `redis` — enables Redis caching (strongly recommended) |
| `REDIS_URL` | ✅ Auto-injected | Redis connection string via Railway reference variable |
| `CACHE_EXPIRE` | Optional | Feed cache TTL in seconds — raise to reduce load on source sites |
| `ALLOW_USER_HOTLINK_TEMPLATE` | Optional | Control hotlinking behaviour for media in feeds |
| `PROXY_URI` | Optional | Route traffic through a proxy for geo-restricted or blocked sources |
| `ACCESS_KEY` | Recommended | Set an access key to require it on requests — keeps your instance private |
| `PORT` | ✅ Pre-set | `1200` — RSSHub's default port |

> Some routes (certain Twitter/X, Instagram, and authenticated sources) need extra credentials
> set as environment variables — check each route's docs. Set `ACCESS_KEY` if you don't want your
> instance open to anyone who finds the URL.

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## RSSHub vs. Alternatives

| | RSSHub (Railway) | rsshub.app (public) | RSS-Bridge | Feed readers (Feedly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Rate limits** | ✅ None (your instance) | ❌ ~200/IP/hour | ✅ Self-hosted | N/A |
| **Route coverage** | ✅ 1,000+ | ✅ 1,000+ | ⚠️ Smaller (PHP) | ❌ Consumes feeds only |
| **Generates feeds from any site** | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| **Privacy (no request logging)** | ✅ Your instance | ❌ Shared/logged | ✅ Self-hosted | ❌ Cloud |
| **Custom cache TTLs** | ✅ Yes | ❌ Fixed | ⚠️ Limited | N/A |
| **Self-hostable** | ✅ Yes | N/A | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| **Open source** | ✅ AGPL-3.0 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |

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## Dependencies for RSSHub Hosting

- Railway account — Hobby plan (~$5/month) for RSSHub and Redis
- An RSS reader to consume the feeds — FreshRSS, Miniflux, Inoreader, NetNewsWire, or Folo
- Optional: API keys for routes that require authentication (per-route, see the docs)

### Deployment Dependencies

- [RSSHub GitHub Repository](https://github.com/DIYgod/RSSHub) — source and releases
- [RSSHub Documentation](https://docs.rsshub.app) — full route catalog and parameters
- [RSSHub Route List](https://docs.rsshub.app/routes) — 1,000+ supported sources
- [RSSHub Radar](https://github.com/DIYgod/RSSHub-Radar) — browser extension for feed discovery

### Implementation Details

This template deploys `diygod/rsshub:chromium-bundled` with a managed Redis over Railway's
private network. `CACHE_TYPE=redis` and `REDIS_URL` are pre-wired, so caching works out of the
box — essential for avoiding rate-limits from the sites RSSHub pulls from. Redis is private-only
and never exposed publicly.

The chromium-bundled image (~1 GB) includes a headless browser for JavaScript-rendered sources
and is the most compatible choice. If you only need static sources, switch the service to the
base `diygod/rsshub` image to reduce memory use. Build feed URLs as your Railway domain plus a
route path; RSSHub returns RSS by default, or append `.atom` / `.json` for other formats.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Why self-host RSSHub instead of using the public instance?**
The public rsshub.app instance is rate-limited (~200 requests per IP per hour), shared by
everyone, and may log requests. A self-hosted Railway instance has no rate limits beyond your
compute, keeps your reading private, lets you tune cache TTLs to your usage, and doesn't depend
on a community server staying online.

**What sources does RSSHub support?**
Over 1,000 routes covering YouTube, Twitter/X, Reddit, Telegram, Instagram, GitHub, Bilibili,
Weibo, Hacker News, WeChat public accounts, and hundreds more. The full, searchable list is in
the official documentation. RSSHub is a feed generator — pair it with a reader to actually read.

**Why does it need Redis?**
Redis caches feed responses so repeated requests don't hit the source site every time. Without
caching, high-traffic instances get rate-limited or blocked by the sites they pull from. This
template wires Redis automatically with `CACHE_TYPE=redis`.

**Which image should I use — chromium-bundled or base?**
The chromium-bundled image (~1 GB) handles JavaScript-rendered sources and is the most
compatible, so it's the default here. If all your sources are static, the base `diygod/rsshub`
image uses much less memory — switch it in service settings to save on RAM.

**How do I keep my instance private?**
Set `ACCESS_KEY` in the variables — requests then require that key, so a stranger who finds your
Railway URL can't use your instance to generate feeds. Without it, the instance is open to anyone
with the URL.

**Do some routes need extra setup?**
Yes. Most routes work out of the box, but certain authenticated sources (some Twitter/X,
Instagram, and login-gated platforms) require credentials or cookies set as environment
variables. Each route's documentation lists what it needs.

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## Why Deploy and Host RSSHub on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your
infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically
and horizontally scale it.

By deploying RSSHub on Railway, you get a private RSS feed generator for 1,000+ sources — no rate
limits, no request logging, Redis caching pre-wired, and cache TTLs tuned to you — at ~$5/month
flat, turning any website into a feed you own.

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