Custom Feeds (RSS)

Custom Feeds (RSS)

Using Custom Feeds (RSS) as a Content Source in Vibe Templates lets you pull live content — such as news, blogs, or job listings — from external websites directly into Vibe's templates.

An RSS Feed (Really Simple Syndication) provides a standardized XML stream of updates from a website. Simply paste a publicly accessible RSS feed URL into the feed field of your Vibe template to automatically display titles, descriptions, dates, and images from that source.

While this is a flexible and automated way to keep your content fresh, not all RSS feeds are structured the same. Differences in data format, tags, update frequency, or missing fields (like images or summaries) can lead to inconsistent results between sources and templates.
AlertResults will vary depending on the feed source.

Adding a Custom Feed

  1. Choose a template that includes Custom Feeds as a content source option. Many templates support this, but here are some popular ones suited for general news RSS feeds (which display the Title, Description, Image, and Publish Date fields):
  2. Select 'Custom Feeds' from the Content Source dropdown


  3. Paste the RSS URL into the 'Custom feeds' field
    Use one of these RSS feeds for testing purposes (right-click and 'copy link address')
    1. Sky News - Main Home
    2. Sky News - World
    3. Sky News - Business
    4. Sky News - Technology
    5. Sky News - Entertainment
    6. Nasa - Image of the Day
    7. Nasa - International Space Station


  4. Content should show in the slide preview automatically

Understanding Feed Compatibility

Depending on the feed or slide template, the following common fields may populate in Vibe Templates:
  • Title
  • Description or Summary
  • Date or Published Time
  • Image (if the feed provides an <enclosure> or <media:content> tag)

Remember that all sources and sites will format RSS feeds differently, this means:
  • Some feeds update frequently, others sporadically.
  • Not every feed includes an image field.
  • Some use custom tag names that don’t match our template field structure.
As a result, content might:
  • Display partially (e.g., no image or truncated text)
  • Fail to update regularly
  • Look inconsistent between templates
Notes
When testing Custom Feeds, start with publicly available RSS news feeds, so that you can see what is achievable with Vibes templates, as these are updated regularly and follow standard RSS formatting, that Vibe follows.

When to Request a Vibe Integration

You’ll need a managed Integration, if your desired feed needs any of the following:
  • A login or API key for access 
  • Filtering or categorization (e.g., only “Jobs in Auckland”)
  • Mapping custom field names to Vibe template fields
A managed Integration is a paid monthly service where Vibe's Development Team sets up and maintains a direct integration with your chosen data source.
This ensures:
  • Reliable, structured data mapping
  • Consistent image rendering and content filters
  • Secure connections and ongoing maintenance
To explore this option, contact Vibe Support and include:
  • Your feed or API URL
  • The type of content you’d like displayed
  • Which Vibe template you’d like to use

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