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@@ -4,6 +4,14 @@ yet another rss reader.
 
 ![screenshot](https://github.com/nkanaev/yarr/blob/master/artwork/promo.png?raw=true)
 
+*yarr* is a server written in Go with the frontend in Vue.js. The storage is backed by SQLite.
+
+The goal of the project is to provide a desktop application accessible via web browser.
+Longer-term plans include a self-hosted solution for individuals.
+
+There are plans to add support for mobile & table resolutions.
+Support for 3rd-party applications (via Fever API) is being considered.
+
 ## build
 
 Install `Go >= 1.14` and `gcc`, then run: