Import Changelogs from RSS Feed

Import existing changelogs from RSS feeds including Headway Changelog and other platforms.

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Import Changelogs from RSS Feed

Import existing changelogs from RSS feeds into ChangeCrab. Perfect for migrating from Headway Changelog, StatusCake, or any RSS-compatible changelog platform.

Supported Sources

ChangeCrab can import from:

  • Headway Changelog - Full compatibility
  • StatusCake - Tested and working
  • Any RSS 2.0 Feed - Standard RSS feeds

Import Process

Step 1: Get Your RSS Feed URL

Find the RSS feed URL from your current changelog platform. It typically looks like: 

https://your-changelog.com/rss
https://changelog.statuscake.com/rss

Step 2: Start Import

In ChangeCrab:

  1. Go to your dashboard
  2. Click "Create New"
  3. Click "Import from RSS" button
  4. Enter your RSS feed URL

Step 3: Validate Feed

Click "Validate" to check if the feed is accessible and valid. ChangeCrab will verify:

  • Feed URL is accessible
  • Feed format is valid RSS
  • Content can be parsed

Step 4: Preview Feed

Click "Preview Feed" to see what will be imported:

  • Number of entries
  • Entry titles and dates
  • Category assignments

Step 5: Import

Enter a name for your new changelog and click "Import Changelog". The import process will:

  • Create a new changelog
  • Set up default categories
  • Import all RSS items as entries
  • Preserve publication dates
  • Convert HTML to Markdown

Automatic Categorization

ChangeCrab automatically categorizes imported entries based on content:

  • New - Contains "new", "feature"
  • Improvement - Contains "improvement", "enhancement"
  • Fix - Contains "fix", "bug", "issue"
  • Breaking - Contains "breaking", "deprecated"
  • Notification - Contains "notification", "announcement"
  • Update - Default fallback

What Gets Imported

  • Entry titles and content
  • Publication dates
  • Links and URLs
  • HTML converted to Markdown
  • Automatic category assignment

Troubleshooting

Feed Not Validating

  • Verify the RSS URL is correct
  • Check the feed is publicly accessible
  • Ensure it's a valid RSS 2.0 feed

Import Fails

  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify the feed is still active
  • Try importing in smaller batches

Next Steps