How to use Shelf

Effective date: November 1, 2025

Shelf keeps everything you care about in one place. Add links from the web and subscribe to RSS feeds—new posts appear automatically so your library is always fresh. Use this quick guide as a checklist when you get set up.

What to try first

  • Tap Add: Save anything from the Shelf app or your mobile share sheet.
  • Follow RSS feeds: Choose sources you love and Shelf will pull every new post.
  • Paste feed URLs: Drop in any RSS or Atom link you discover.
Save what you are reading

Add links in seconds

Tap the + button inside Shelf or share directly from your browser. We capture the article and keep it for offline reading so you never lose track of a good read.

Stay subscribed

Follow RSS feeds

Browse our recommendations or search for a site. When you subscribe, Shelf checks the feed and adds every new story to your home view automatically.

Bring your own sources

Paste any feed URL

Have a specific RSS or Atom link? Paste it into Manage feed. Shelf keeps it in sync so nothing is missed.

Move faster

Skim AI summaries

Open any save to read the AI-generated summary and decide whether to dive into the full article right away or archive it for later.

Everything appears in one place

Check your feed

New articles and RSS updates flow into the home tab. Skim it regularly to archive or highlight what matters most.

Stay organized automatically

Shelf surfaces what’s new based on source and recency. Manual tagging isn’t available and isn’t on our roadmap.

Built for individuals

Shelf is a personal research companion today. Shared shelves or collaborator access aren’t planned features.