Feedly Saved Opener by Michele Bologna

Streamline your Feedly reading workflow with batch article opening.

The Problem

You save articles in Feedly on your phone (via NetNewsWire, Reeder, or the Feedly app), but opening them one-by-one on desktop is tedious and time-consuming.

The Solution

Feedly Saved Opener opens all your saved articles in browser tabs with a single click, automatically unsaving them as they open. Perfect for batch-processing your reading list.

✨ KEY FEATURES

⚡ Batch Opening
- Open 1-100 articles at once (customizable)
- Optimized 50ms delay between tabs
- Opens in background tabs (won't disrupt your work)

🔄 Auto-Unsave
- Automatically removes save/star as articles open
- No manual cleanup needed
- Keeps your reading list organized

📊 Badge Notifications
- Shows saved article count on toolbar icon
- Updates every 5 minutes
- Know at a glance how many articles are waiting

⚙️ Customizable
- Adjust batch size to your preference
- Settings persist across sessions
- One-time setup, works forever

🔐 Privacy & Security
- No analytics or tracking
- Token stored locally in encrypted storage
- Direct Feedly API communication only
- Open source and auditable

🆓 Free Tier Compatible
- Works with free Feedly accounts
- Uses Feedly's developer tokens (250 requests/day)
- Process ~125 articles daily



🎯 PERFECT FOR

✅ RSS power users with large reading backlogs
✅ People who save articles on mobile, read on desktop
✅ NetNewsWire, Reeder, or Feedly app users
✅ Anyone who wants faster Feedly workflows
✅ Batch readers who process articles in focused sessions



📖 HOW TO USE

First-Time Setup (2 minutes):
1. Install the extension
2. Click the toolbar icon
3. Click "Get Feedly Token"
4. Copy your token from Feedly
5. Paste and save
6. Done!

Daily Use (10 seconds):
1. Click the extension icon
2. See your saved article count
3. Adjust batch size if needed
4. Click "Open X Articles"
5. Articles open and unsave automatically



🔧 FEATURES IN DETAIL

Smart Batch Processing
Choose how many articles to open at once. Smaller batches (10-20) are less overwhelming. Larger batches (50-100) are faster for power users.

Real-Time Updates
The badge shows your current saved article count. Click to refresh anytime. Settings update instantly as you type.

Keyboard Shortcuts
Press 'R' in the popup to refresh the count. Enter/Space to open batch when focused.

Error Handling
Clear error messages if token expires or connection fails. Easy token reset process.

Modern Interface
Beautiful gradient design with smooth animations. Clean, intuitive layout. Professional polish throughout.



🔒 PRIVACY POLICY

Zero Data Collection
- No analytics
- No tracking
- No telemetry
- No third-party services

Local Storage Only
Your Feedly token is stored in Firefox's encrypted extension storage. It never leaves your computer except to communicate directly with Feedly's API.

Minimal Permissions
- storage - Save your token and preferences
- tabs - Open articles in browser tabs
- https://cloud.feedly.com/* - Access Feedly API

Open Source
All code is publicly available on GitHub for auditing.



🛠️ TECHNICAL DETAILS

Requirements:
- Firefox 78 or later
- Free Feedly account
- Feedly developer token (free, easy to get)

Performance:
- Lightweight (~50KB)
- No background resource usage
- Instant popup opening
- Minimal memory footprint

Compatibility:
- Works with all Feedly clients (web, iOS, Android, NetNewsWire, Reeder, etc.)
- Syncs across devices via Feedly
- Desktop-optimized workflow



💡 USE CASES

Morning Reading Routine
Save articles during your commute, open them all when you sit down with coffee.

Research Sessions
Collect sources throughout the day, batch-read during focused research time.

Weekend Deep Dives
Save interesting reads during the week, process them all on Saturday morning.

Newsletter Processing
Open all saved newsletter articles at once, read in one focused session.



🆚 WHY THIS EXTENSION?

vs. Opening One-by-One:
- 10x faster
- Less clicking fatigue
- Maintains focus

vs. Other Solutions:
- Free (no subscription)
- Privacy-focused
- Works with free Feedly tier
- Native browser integration

vs. Bookmarklets:
- More reliable
- Better UI
- Persistent settings
- Badge notifications



🐛 TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues:

"No saved articles showing"
- Click "Refresh Count"
- Check you're using the correct Feedly account
- Verify articles are saved in Feedly web interface

"Token doesn't work"
- Generate a new token at feedly.com/i/console
- Make sure you copied the complete token
- Remove old token and add fresh one

"Articles don't open"
- Check popup blocker is disabled
- Try reducing batch size
- Ensure Firefox is up to date

More Help:
- Full documentation: GitHub README
- Report bugs: GitHub Issues
- Ask questions: Open an issue with "question" label



📊 STATS

• Version: 1.0.0
• License: MIT (Open Source)
• File Size: ~50KB
• Languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Dependencies: None (vanilla JavaScript)