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A self-hosted YouTube subscriptions reader with no Google account, no API key, and no recommendation algorithm.

YouTube Zero reads public YouTube RSS feeds, stores videos locally in SQLite, and gives you a quiet inbox for filtering, scheduling, watching, archiving, and organizing videos from the channels you already care about.

Start here

• Installation — run with Docker or locally with Bun.
• Configuration — environment variables and Docker Compose settings.
• Features — everything the app does, with screens.

Using the app

• Importing Subscriptions — add channels manually, via OPML, or Google Takeout.
• Profiles — multi-account profiles with isolated per-profile state.
• Authentication — None, shared login, per-profile login, OIDC, or proxy headers.
• Child Lock — PIN-protect settings, useful for kids.

Operations

• Backup & Updates — back up your data and update the app.
• How It Works — what data is fetched and what is stored locally.

Project

• Development — tech stack, repository layout, and dev workflow.
• Privacy & License — privacy, trademark notice, limitations, and license.