RSS <generator> Element

Definition and Usage

The <generator> element specifies the name of the program used to generate the RSS feed.

Tips and Comments

Note:This element is usually used when the feed is created by an automatic generator.

Examples

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
  <title>CodeW3C.com Home Page</title>
  <link>http://www.codew3c.com</link>
  <description>Free web building tutorials</description>
  <generator>Notepad</generator>
    <item>
    <title>RSS Tutorial</title>
    <link>http://www.codew3c.com/rss</link>
    <description>New RSS tutorial on CodeW3C.com</description>
  </item>
</channel>
</rss>