Medium No-Bait CLI

A high-performance, terminal-based Medium reader designed for developers who value signal over noise. Track your favorite authors and publications, and catch the most relevant stories without the "clap-bait" and social distractions.

Why it exists?

On Medium, the home feed is an algorithm designed to keep you scrolling. Medium No-Bait CLI gives you a strictly curated, high-signal experience that only shows you what YOU chose to follow.

• Zero Distractions: No ads, no claps, no social pressure.
• Keyword Hits: Catch the most relevant stories using custom filters that scan Titles and Tags.
• RSS-Powered: Lightning-fast update checks.
• Premium Detection: Clear [Member Only] labels for paywalled content.
• Terminal First: Clean, full links that are 100% clickable for your browser.

Quick Start

Installation

Option 1: Install from PyPI (Recommended)

pip install medium-no-bait-cli

Option 2: Local development installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/hubshashwat/medium-no-bait-cli.git
   cd medium-no-bait-cli
   

2. Install the package locally:

   pip install -e .
   

Running the App

Once installed, you can simply type:

mnb

How It Works

1. Manage Favorites: Add authors (use @username) and publications (use the pub name from the URL, e.g., the-startup).
2. Setup Keywords: Add specific keywords you want to track across your favorites.
3. Enjoy Signal: Use the Keyword Hits view to see exactly what you care about.

Project Structure

• src/medium_no_bait/main.py: The central terminal interface.
• src/medium_no_bait/author_updates/: Logic for tracking and filtering updates.
• src/medium_no_bait/shared/: Shared tools (RSS Scraper, Storage).

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