fivefilter

FiveFilters is a web services company that provides tools for processing online content, with a focus on RSS feeds and article extraction. It is best known for its Full-Text RSS service, which aims to deliver complete article text in RSS items rather than only headlines or summaries.

Full-Text RSS works by taking the link in each feed item and fetching the corresponding article page. It then applies content extraction techniques to identify the main article text and remove extraneous page elements such as ads and navigation. The result is a feed that presents readers with fuller content within their feed reader or downstream applications.

The service is commonly used by readers who encounter feeds that provide only partial content, as well as by bloggers, researchers, and educators who want easier access to full articles for offline reading or archiving. FiveFilters offers both free and paid access tiers, with different quotas and feature options to suit individual users and small organizations.

FiveFilters’ tools are typically used via its online interface or compatible feed configurations, and they are designed to integrate with standard RSS readers and content workflows. While its primary offering centers on transforming feeds into full-text content, the platform also positions itself as a suite of content-processing utilities for managing online information more efficiently.

See also: RSS, full-text extraction, content filtering.