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FusePoint RSS Feed Viewer Documentation

Type: webpart

Overview

The FusePoint RSS Feed Viewer web part integrates external RSS/JSON feeds into SharePoint with complete control over content mapping and display formatting. It supports both XML and JSON formats while offering flexible template customization.
Recent updates introduce validation and clearer error messages for unsupported or unreachable feeds, making configuration more transparent for admins.

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Features

• Dual Format Support: Works with both XML and JSON feed formats
• Custom Property Mapping: Adapts to different feed structures
• Template Engine: Full HTML customization with placeholder tags
• Content Control: Limit posts and configure sorting
• Default Styling: Ready-to-use card layout included
• HTML Rendering: Supports raw HTML content display
• Error Handling (NEW):
  • Invalid or unreachable feeds now show a “Failed to fetch” message.
  • Feeds blocked by CORS or other connection issues will be flagged.
  • In the Manage Data panel, invalid feeds are highlighted with a red “No data in your collection” message and an emphasized info icon.
  • The Save button remains available (due to a limitation in the PnP CollectionData control), but invalid feeds are not stored.

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How to Use

Adding the Web Part

1. Edit your SharePoint page
2. Select "Add a Web Part" from the ribbon
3. Choose FusePoint RSS Feed Viewer from the gallery
4. Position it in your preferred location

Configuring a Feed

1. Enter the feed URL and select format (XML/JSON)
2. Map feed properties to display fields
3. Set display limits and sort order
4. Apply default styling or enter a custom HTML template
5. Save to load and display the feed
   • If a feed fails, the message “Failed to fetch” will appear, helping you identify the issue.

Template Syntax

• Use {{property}} for text values
• Use {{{property}}} for HTML content
• Reference mapped fields (title, subtitle, content, etc.)

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Customization Options

• Feed Mapping: Adapt to any XML/JSON structure
• HTML Templates: Full control over how items are displayed
• Display Limits: Choose how many items to show
• Sorting: Configure by any field (asc/desc)
• Styling: Use default cards or custom CSS
• Error Display (NEW): Invalid feeds are visually flagged for easier troubleshooting

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Benefits

• Content Aggregation: Bring external updates into SharePoint
• Flexible Integration: Works with both XML and JSON feeds
• Brand Consistency: Custom templates align with your site branding
• Clear Troubleshooting: Explicit error messages highlight unreachable feeds
• Reduced Development: No need for custom solutions for most feeds

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Conclusion

The FusePoint RSS Feed Viewer web part transforms SharePoint into a powerful content aggregation platform.
With dual feed support, custom templates, and new error handling, it enables organizations to seamlessly integrate external data sources while clearly flagging configuration or source issues.

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