GistReader

GistReader is a web-based reading tool that strips articles of ads and clutter, then generates an AI summary so readers can grasp the key points before deciding whether to read the full piece. It works on individual web pages as well as RSS feeds, and content and reading progress sync automatically across phones, tablets, and desktops through the browser. Beyond summarization, the tool offers a distraction-free reading view, dark mode, keyboard shortcuts, and the option to convert saved articles into audio so they can be listened to like a podcast. It integrates with Pocket for importing existing saved articles and supports OPML import for bringing over RSS feed lists from other readers. AI summaries are generated in English, with support for Dutch and Mandarin Chinese. GistReader was built by independent software engineer Aron Rotteveel to solve his own problem of information overload. It offers a free tier with limited features, plus three paid subscription tiers (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) that raise the limits on saved feeds and monthly AI summaries. As a single-developer product, it does not disclose a company name, a precise founding year, or a public API.