Reader Helper

Reader Helper is a simple, tiny program that allows Apple's Safari browser to add RSS subscriptions to Google Reader with one click. If you use Safari as your main browser, and want to use Google Reader, you will want to use this program.

Reader Helper is a much simpler version of reader-notifier. No Growl, no downloading, not even notifications. If you need that functionality, check out that project instead.

Install/Use

To install Reader Helper simply download the latest bundle, double-click on the disk image that appears, and drag the Reader Helper application file to your Applications folder (or wherever). Then, in Safari go to Preferences and select the RSS tab. Change "Default RSS Reader" to Reader Helper. Now whenever you click RSS links in Safari (or the blue RSS button in the address bar), Reader Helper will helpfully open Google Reader with the link. Google Reader will ask you if you want to subscribe to the feed (you need to confirm before the subscription is added).

That's it! Post questions or comments in issues.