Archive Articles with Confidence. Share without Limits.

A command-line tool designed to solve content preservation challenges with Ethical Scraping.

Two Complete Interfaces, One Powerful Backend

Capcat offers two modes optimized for different workflows - both sharing a unified backend for consistent, reliable results.

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Command-Line Mode

Fast, scriptable automation for power users. Perfect for daily routines, cron jobs, and integration with existing workflows.

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Interactive Menu (TUI)

Visual, guided exploration for discovering sources and testing workflows. No memorization required - see all options at once.

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Bulk RSS Fetching

Archive from multiple sources simultaneously. Predefined bundles (tech, news, science, AI) or create custom selections.

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Local Markdown Storage

Permanent archives in Markdown format. Integrate seamlessly with Obsidian, Notion, or any note-taking system.

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HTML Generation

Optional HTML output with customizable themes. Color-coded sources, visual hierarchy, shareable archives.

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Offline Accessibility

Once fetched, content remains accessible forever. No dependency on live websites or internet connectivity.

How Capcat Works

  1. Choose Your Interface

    Start with CLI for speed or TUI for visual exploration. Both provide complete functionality.

  2. Select Sources

    Pick from 11 configured sources (Hacker News, BBC, Guardian, Nature, etc.) or use predefined bundles.

  3. Parallel Fetching

    Articles download simultaneously from all sources. 3× faster than sequential processing.

  4. Organized Storage

    Automatic date-based folder structure. Markdown files with front matter, images preserved, optional HTML.

  5. Search & Recall

    Local searchability across your entire archive. Visual scanning with HTML themes.

Sources Ready to Archive

Preconfigured sources across technology, news, science, and AI - or add your own RSS feeds.

Tech Pro

  • Hacker News
  • Lobsters

Tech

  • IEEE Spectrum
  • Mashable

News

  • BBC News
  • The Guardian

Science

  • Nature
  • Scientific American
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Add Your Own Sources

Use the interactive wizard to add any RSS feed in minutes. Test connectivity, validate content, and start archiving immediately.

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Ready to Start Archiving?

1. Install

pipx install capcat

2. Verify

capcat list sources

3. Start Archiving

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