FAQ
A few things to know before making Dibao your own, whether you install it on your computer or run it on a server.
Will Dibao recommend sources I did not subscribe to?
No. Recommendations stay within the RSS and Atom feeds you added.
Can I start without configuring AI?
Yes. Reading, search, favorites, and read later work without a provider. You can configure AI later.
Does Dibao support multiple users or cloud sync?
No. Each instance is for one person. There is no official hosted service or multi-device cloud sync.
Does it support OAuth or password recovery?
Not in the current release.
Can the PWA read full articles offline?
Yes. Enable offline reading in this browser or PWA and prepare copies while connected. The default recommendation target is 200, adjustable from 50 to 1,000, plus up to 200 read-later copies. Choose offline mode when disconnected; actions sync after reconnecting. Available bodies and storage determine what is saved. It is not an unlimited mirror, and HTTPS is required outside localhost.
Do I need a server for the desktop app?
No. The Mac and Windows apps include the runtime and read saved local articles without internet. New feed fetches, unsaved external resources, and AI services still need their respective connections.
Can desktop connect to my existing NAS instance?
Not yet. Desktop has its own local data. Remote-instance connections, NAS imports, and synchronization between deployments are not supported.
How do desktop backups and updates work?
Settings > About offers manual backups, dated restore points, and update checks. Windows can restart to install after confirmation; Mac currently uses a new DMG to replace the app. Restore saves current data first, but changes after the selected restore date may be rolled back.
Can full-content fetching read any website?
No. It does not execute JavaScript or bypass paywalls. The original RSS body remains available if extraction fails.
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