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Google Reader API: How can I remove a feed from a single folder?

So let's say I have the following setup in Google Reader

Folder One

  • Engadget
  • Gizmodo

Folder Two

  • Engadget
  • webOSroundup

Using the Google Reader API, I would like to remove engadget from only Folder One...leaving Folder Two untouched.

I know how to pull engadget out of Folder One and leave him ungrouped, but if I unsubscribe it takes it out of both folders.

Any ideas?

Solution

  • To remove a subscription from a folder you'll need to send a POST request to /reader/api/0/subscription/edit with the parameters:

    • s=feed/http://www.engadget.com/rss.xml: the feed stream ID
    • ac=edit: the action type (other possible values are subscribe and unsubscribe)
    • r=user/-/label/Folder One: the folder you wish to remove it from (you can use the a parameter to add it to a folder; you can repeat either one more than once to add/remove it from multiple folders)
    • T=token: the usual action token used for all state-changing requests