Convert Your Letterboxd Watchlist to an RSS Feed with letterboxd-rss
Are you a film enthusiast who uses Letterboxd to track your movie watchlist? Have you ever wished you could have your watchlist in the form of an RSS feed, so that you can stay updated with your favorite movies? Well, with the letterboxd-rss tool, you can do just that!
Installation
To get started, you’ll need to have pip installed. Once you have pip set up, you can install letterboxd-rss by running the following command in your terminal:
pip install letterboxd-rss
This will install the necessary dependencies and make the letterboxd-rss command available to you.
Usage
After installing letterboxd-rss, you can simply call it from the command line. The basic usage is as follows:
$ letterboxd-rss LETTERBOXD_PROFILE
Here, LETTERBOXD_PROFILE refers to the URL of your Letterboxd profile. Replace this with the URL of your own profile.
By default, letterboxd-rss will generate an RSS feed file named feed.xml in the current directory. If you want to specify a different destination for the feed file, you can use the -o or --output option:
$ letterboxd-rss -o YOUR_FEED_FILENAME LETTERBOXD_PROFILE
Additionally, you can control the maximum number of watchlist items included in the feed using the -l or --max-length option:
$ letterboxd-rss -l MAX_LENGTH LETTERBOXD_PROFILE
Customization Options
The letterboxd-rss tool provides several customization options to tailor your RSS feed according to your preferences. From changing the filename and feed length to selecting specific watchlist items, you have the flexibility to create a personalized feed that suits your needs.
Conclusion
With the letterboxd-rss tool, you can transform your Letterboxd watchlist into an RSS feed and stay updated with the latest movies you plan to watch. By following the installation instructions and exploring the various customization options, you can create a feed that seamlessly integrates with your favorite RSS reader.
Give letterboxd-rss a try and elevate your Letterboxd experience to the next level!
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This article is contributed by Blake Bradford, a Senior Software Engineer based in San Francisco. Blake is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance everyday experiences and enjoys sharing his knowledge with the tech community.
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