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How to use chinese-independent-blogs: browse and follow Chinese personal blogs
Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data
chinese-independent-blogs (中文独立博客列表) is a curated, community-edited directory of personal blogs written in Chinese. Each entry lists a blog's name, address, RSS feed and topic tags. This guide shows you how to read the list, pick blogs by topic, subscribe to their feeds and add your own blog through a pull request.
中文独立博客列表timqian/chinese-independent-blogs · ★ 24.4k · MIT Install options & downloads Quick start
- 1Open the list. Go to the README of timqian/chinese-independent-blogs or the homepage at indi.blog.
- 2Pick a topic. Scan the tags column for a topic, such as 编程 or AI, to narrow the blogs you see.
- 3Copy a feed URL. Click the Feed link in the first column and copy the address it points to.
- 4Add it to an RSS reader. Paste the feed URL into the RSS reader you use, such as Feedly or Inoreader, or any reader that accepts that feed format.
- 5Clone the repo to contribute. Run git clone https://github.com/timqian/chinese-independent-blogs to get the CSV and scripts locally.
- 6Submit a pull request. Add your blog as one line at the end of blogs-original.csv and open a pull request.
What is chinese-independent-blogs?
It is a list of independent (personal, self-hosted) blogs in Chinese, maintained by the project as a CSV file. Contributors extend the CSV through pull requests, and the README table is regenerated from that file. The stated goal is to help independent blogs be discovered again outside large social platforms.
The project is MIT licensed and written in JavaScript. Its homepage is indi.blog.
Who is this list for?
The list fits readers who want to follow Chinese-language personal blogs, Chinese-speaking bloggers who want to be listed in a directory of independent blogs, developers and researchers looking for Chinese technical blogs by topic, and anyone interested in the independent blog community in China.
It is not a reader app. The README lists blogs and does not describe a client, so you will need an RSS reader to follow the feeds.
Browse the list by topic tags
The README table has four columns: RSS feed, Introduction, Address and tags. Each row's tags are separated by semicolons. Tags such as 编程 (programming), 技术 (technology), AI, 生活 (life) and 前端 (front end) let you scan for a subject you care about.
The list is sorted by the publication date of each blog's most recent post. The README says RSS feeds are checked hourly by Indi and synced to the list daily.
- Find the Feed link in the first column to subscribe.
- Use the Address column to open the blog's homepage.
- Use the tags column to find blogs on one topic.
Subscribe to a blog through its RSS feed
The list itself does not include a reader. To follow a blog, copy the feed URL from the Feed link in its row and add it to an RSS reader of your choice. The list links feeds in several formats, including rss.xml, atom.xml, feed and index.xml paths, so your reader must accept the format the blog publishes.
Feedly and Inoreader are commonly used RSS readers and are comparable tools; the source does not describe how they work with this list.
Get your blog listed by submitting a pull request
To add a blog, add one row at the end of blogs-original.csv with the blog's name, URL, RSS feed and tags. Then open a pull request. After it is merged, the list at the bottom of the README is updated by the render script. Earlier entries can still be maintained directly in the README.
Start by cloning the repository to get the CSV and scripts locally:
- Add one line at the end of blogs-original.csv with name, URL, RSS and tags.
- Submit a pull request.
- After merge, the README list updates through scripts/render-readme.mjs.
git clone https://github.com/timqian/chinese-independent-blogsKnow what happens to broken feeds
The README says a blog whose RSS address does not exist or whose domain is no longer valid for 1 day, or that has another error for 7 days, is moved to the suspected-inactive section (疑似失效). So a feed can disappear from the main table without warning.
If you rely on a particular blog, check its status in the list before you depend on its feed.
What people use it for
- Following several Chinese-language personal blogs on one topic, such as programming or AI, in a single RSS reader.
- Finding Chinese technical blogs by subject for research or learning.
- Listing your own Chinese-language blog in a directory of independent blogs.
- Exploring the independent blog community in China and the discussion in its Telegram group.
Frequently asked questions
Is chinese-independent-blogs free and open source?
Yes. The project is licensed under MIT and its code is on GitHub. The README lists the blogs and does not mention any fees.
Do I need to install anything to use it?
The list is read online in the README or at indi.blog, so no install is needed for browsing. To contribute, the README gives one command: git clone https://github.com/timqian/chinese-independent-blogs. No other prerequisites are listed.
Is there an app or reader for these blogs?
No. The README lists blogs and does not describe a client. Use an RSS reader such as Feedly or Inoreader, or another reader that accepts the feed formats the blogs publish.
Can I read the blogs in English?
Not really. The list is Chinese-language, so the blogs are written in Chinese. It is not a source of English-language recommendations.
Why did a blog disappear from the list?
According to the README, a blog with a missing RSS address or invalid domain for 1 day, or another error for 7 days, is moved to the suspected-inactive section. Check that section before assuming the blog is gone.
How do I add my blog?
Add one line to the end of blogs-original.csv with your blog's name, URL, RSS feed and tags, then submit a pull request. After it is merged, the README list is regenerated by scripts/render-readme.mjs.
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Our verdict
Use chinese-independent-blogs if you want to find and follow Chinese-language personal blogs by topic, or if you are a Chinese-speaking blogger who wants to be listed. Pick a different option if you need a ready-made reader app, English-language recommendations, or guaranteed up-to-date feeds, and consider Feedly or Inoreader for the reading side.
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