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System requirements

macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later
A Mac that supports Apple Intelligence (required for on-device summaries)
Approximately 200 MB of free disk space (more if you enable the optional offline fallback model)

Frequently asked questions

Does PithyFeed send my reading activity to any server?

No. PithyFeed has no back-end. All article content, read state, summaries, and preferences stay on your Mac. AI summaries are generated on-device by Apple Intelligence. See the Privacy Policy for details.

Can I import my existing feeds from another reader?

Yes — PithyFeed supports OPML import. Export an OPML file from your current reader (NetNewsWire, Reeder, Feedly, etc.), then open it in PithyFeed from File → Import OPML.

Does iCloud sync use my iCloud storage quota?

Yes, but the footprint is tiny — typically well under 10 MB for a normal feed library, because PithyFeed syncs feed subscriptions and read/starred state, not the full article text. iCloud sync is off by default; you can toggle it in Settings → Advanced.

How do I request a refund?

Refunds for Mac App Store purchases are handled by Apple. Visit reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the PithyFeed purchase, and click Request a refund. Apple reviews each request individually.

A feed isn't working — what should I do?

Check the feed URL in a browser first; many feed outages originate with the publisher. If the feed loads in a browser but not in PithyFeed, email us the URL and we'll look at it.

Can I use PithyFeed without Apple Intelligence?

Yes. You can turn off AI summaries and use PithyFeed as a standard RSS reader, or enable the optional offline fallback model which runs a local Llama model on your Mac. Summaries will look different from Apple Intelligence output but work without macOS 26's built-in models.

How do I report a bug or suggest a feature?

Email support@pithyfeed.news. Include your macOS version, PithyFeed version (found in PithyFeed → About), and a description of what happened.