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Podcast RSS Validator

Paste an RSS document to check a bounded set of basic feed rules. The tool parses XML locally and never fetches a feed URL.

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RSS 2.0 structure, required channel fields, and missing or duplicate item GUIDs. Maximum 2 MiB and 10,000 items. The XML is parsed locally; no feed is fetched.

    A QUICK WALKTHROUGH

    How to use this tool

    1. Paste an RSS 2.0 XML document up to 2 MiB.
    2. Run the local check.
    3. Review malformed XML, missing channel fields, and item GUID findings.

    Basic checks only

    Checks RSS 2.0 root and channel structure, title, link, description, and missing or duplicate item GUIDs.

    Local XML parsing

    The pasted XML is parsed in an inert browser document. The tool does not fetch URLs or certify Apple, Spotify, or other directory acceptance.

    Input bounds

    Input is limited to 2 MiB and 10,000 items.

    GOOD TO KNOW

    Common questions

    Does it fetch my feed?

    No. Paste the XML; the tool does not make network requests.

    Does a passing result guarantee directory approval?

    No. It performs only the listed basic checks.