SourceWire field guide
RSS vs API
Choose the right delivery protocol for volume, control, and automation.
RSS
Periodic pull
- Stable feed
- Broad CMS support
- Low maintenance
Choose by workflow
not by hype
not by hype
API
Structured control
- Detailed filters
- Cursor pagination
- Full text included
Choose RSS for simplicity
RSS works well for periodic ingestion, reader tools, and low-maintenance CMS workflows. It is cacheable and broadly supported.
Choose the API for control
The REST API adds structured filtering, cursor pagination, and full article text. It is free and CORS-open, with no keys or accounts required.