What is Feedparser?

Feedparser is a widely used open-source Python library designed for parsing and retrieving web feeds, including RSS and Atom formats. It is commonly employed by developers and applications to automate the collection, reading, and processing of syndicated content from blogs, news sites, and other sources that publish feeds. When 'feedparser' appears as a bot identifier in web logs, it typically indicates that a script or application is using the Feedparser library to fetch and parse feed data from a website. This activity is generally benign and is part of standard feed aggregation or content monitoring workflows. Feedparser is valued for its robustness, ease of use, and compatibility with a wide range of feed formats and encodings.

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