How to Install RSS2EMail on Linux Mint
RSS2EMail is a tool that enables users to receive new content updates from their favorite websites and blogs through email. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing RSS2EMail on your Linux Mint system.
Prerequisites
- A Linux Mint system running the latest version
- Basic knowledge of working with a terminal
Installation Steps
Open your terminal by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Tor search for terminal in the applications menu.Install the dependencies required for RSS2EMail using the following command:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install python3-pip libcurl4-gnutls-dev libglib2.0-dev libxml2-dev libxslt-devOnce the dependencies are installed, you can now install RSS2EMail using pip:
sudo pip3 install git+https://github.com/rss2email/rss2email.gitAfter installation, you need to configure RSS2Email. Run the below command to create a basic configuration file:
r2e newYou can now edit the configuration file to add RSS feeds that you wish to receive updates from:
nano ~/.config/rss2email/config.pyAdd the RSS feed URL in the following format:
feeds = { 'example': 'http://example.com/feed', }Once you've added the RSS feeds, you can run the following command to start receiving email updates:
r2e runThe command will scan for new content on your RSS feeds and send an email update to your configured email address.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured RSS2EMail on your Linux Mint system. Enjoy receiving updates from your favorite websites and blogs straight to your inbox.