A privacy-first Newsreader and Podcast player for the Miniflux backend
About Flux News
Flux News is an entertainment app developed by KevinCFechtel.
How many times has Flux News been downloaded?
Flux News has been downloaded 670 times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 33 times.
What is the rating of Flux News?
Flux News has no ratings yet.
Is Flux News free?
Flux News is free to download. The last update was on July 23, 2023.
What are the requirements for Flux News?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play July 2023.
Description
A privacy-first Newsreader and Podcast player for the Miniflux backend (https://miniflux.app) 2.0.29+. This newsreader sync with the miniflux server api.
Features:
Master Your Feed with Ease • Offline-Ready: Unlike a browser, Flux News stores your articles locally. Sync your feeds once and read them anywhere, on the plane, in the subway, or in remote areas without an internet connection. • Intuitive Gesture Control: Navigate your news with natural swipe gestures. Quickly triage your articles, mark them as read, or save them for later with a simple flick of your finger. • Effortless "Scroll-to-Read": Experience a friction-free "inbox zero" workflow. Articles are automatically marked as read as you scroll over them, so you never have to manually clear your queue again. • Deep System Integration: Share interesting finds instantly using the System Share Sheet or send articles directly to your configured third-party services. • Direct App Linking: Open articles directly in their respective installed apps for a cohesive experience that feels right at home on your device.
Podcast Excellence (New!) • Integrated Player: High-performance playback with variable speed control. • Smart Management: Automatic download of new episodes and automatic deletion after listening to save space. • Advanced Audio Features: Full chapter recognition for easy navigation and a built-in sleep timer. • Backend Sync: Your playback progress is synchronized with Miniflux, so you never lose your spot. • Dedicated Downloads View: Manage all your offline audio content in one place.
On the Road (New!) • CarPlay: A safe, audio-centric interface for your vehicle's dashboard. • Seamless Integration: Access your downloaded podcasts and control playback safely while driving.
Tailored for Your Device • OLED-Optimized Design: Choose between Light, Dark, and a specialized True Black mode designed specifically to save battery and look stunning on high-end displays. • Precision Filtering & Search: Instantly sort through your content by status (Unread, Read, Starred), category, or individual feeds. Use the powerful search to query your entire Miniflux backend in seconds. • Quick Access to Discussions: Open article comments directly within the app to stay on top of the conversation. • Home Screen Widgets: Access your articles directly from your device's home screen with the new native widgets. • Background Sync: The app now can automatically synchronizes in the background, keeping your news updated with your Miniflux server.
Privacy by Design Your data belongs to you. Flux News acts as a transparent window to your own server. • Direct Sync: The app communicates directly with your Miniflux API. • No Third-Party Tracking: We do not collect, store, or analyze your reading habits. • No Middlemen: Your credentials and content never pass through any external servers other than your own.
Please Note: This app requires an existing Miniflux server instance or a Miniflux Cloud account.
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So far seems to be a great frontend to Miniflux. I think it is great looking and has most functions to become my primary feed reader. The developer is really responsive and listens to feedback.
★☆☆☆☆Erik Novak· Feb 2, 2026
It does nothing: you have to be a mind-reader to figure out the API key and url address. Erik.
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