The Short Version

feed-cli is useful because it refuses to turn a feed reader into a UI project. It treats feeds as data, defaults to JSON, stores state locally, and remains easy to script. That makes it a good Labs artifact for the same reason many of Intelligrit’s internal preferences matter: raw data first, interfaces on top.

This is not glamorous software. That is precisely why it is good proof.

What The Repo Shows

  • Go implementation with a small dependency footprint.
  • JSON output by default for downstream tooling.
  • SQLite-backed state without heavy operational baggage.
  • Test coverage across model, parser, store, and fetch paths.
  • Simple filtering, date windows, read tracking, and OPML support.

Why It Matters

feed-cli shows automation-first design, structured outputs, and low-drag operator tooling. Those same instincts matter when Intelligrit builds connectors, admin surfaces, or bounded AI systems.