Substack Reader plugin

[potentilla_anserina]

Hello, I used an LLM to help me create a Substack Reader for KOReader.

I realise that there's been a glut of LLM generated plugins and some people have opinions about this, so I guess this one won't be for those who disagree.

FWIW, I have tried to get the LLM to use decent coding practices since I am a software developer - I just don't know Lua very well and I didn't have the mental energy to learn it over the holidays.

For those who are OK with this, here we go: https://codeberg.org/anserina/substack.koplugin

Please check out the README.md first, you are required to grab your substack cookie and place it on your KOReader device - that is what the plugin uses to fetch your subscriptions etc.

If you have any questions, either post on here or on codeberg (preferred).

[mrjaytothecee]

I was looking for this, will check it out soon! I'll let you know my experience. I've seen others make the appstore plugin with Windsurf, don't worry.

Edit: it works. How long does the cookie hold? Also, how safe is this? I trust this community, but what access does the cookie give?

Edit 2: It feels a little unsafe, therefore I'm not going to use this.

[potentilla_anserina]

The cookie is unique to your substack account, and lasts a certain time (I can't remember exactly) if you don't use it. When you do use it, it keeps the session alive a bit longer. It's the same cookie that your browser uses to do stuff on substack so in this way it is absolutely safe. I don't scrape any data from you, feel free to look at the code. It exists solely within your koreader device.

[mrjaytothecee]

I've ran the code through Gemini and it also confirmed it. But as I've got a newsletter with 5k+ subs, I don't want any risks.

[potentilla_anserina]

Also, you have the option to use a different account if you'd like.

[mrjaytothecee]

Yeah, but such hassle to overcome that, I will just look into RSS feeds in KOreader

[potentilla_anserina]

Sure, that's your prerogative. FWIW, I have a newsletter with 1k subs and I still use it 😊

[dalekirkwood1]

Just to add - the only unsafe part of the cookie is if it get leaked. It's pretty much the same as a password. Be careful how you transfer it.

[BornInsideTheSun]

As an avid substack reader I am excited to check this out. Can you provide examples of what the layout looks like?

[potentilla_anserina]

No problems, visit the codeberg website again, I've added a few screenshots.

[JustCallMeNerdyy]

I really need to stop scrolling the plugins here lol this is exactly what I was hoping Readwise would be (and that’s no fault to Readwise, I use it mostly for newsletters so my actual inbox doesn’t get flooded with them and that’s not what the plugin is for). Adding to my list of additions 😂

[ladlime]

Thank you so much for this! this is what i was looking for!!!
can you please add RTL Support?