What is MY FEEDS in BLUESKY app? How to use your own algorithm?

The BLUESKY app is a social network that aims to prioritize its users' privacy and control over their data. One of the app's features is "MY FEEDS," which allows users to choose and customize their algorithm for displaying content. In this article, we'll discuss what MY FEEDS is all about and how to use your own algorithm.

To access MY FEEDS, all you have to do is go to the BLUESKY app and click on the MY FEEDS tab. In the top right, you can edit your feeds and create custom algorithms, which are built with a little coding expertise. BLUESKY provides users with a guide for more information on building custom algorithms.

By default, the app comes with two "pinned feeds," which include "what's hot" and "what's hot classic" by BLUESKY app, as well as "blue sky team" for posts from members of the team. Users can also remove options such as "popular with friends."

BLUESKY's custom algorithms are created through AT protocols, which are a set of rules for computers to communicate with each other. This protocol allows services to provide custom algorithms to users through a simple process. The server receives a request from the user for a list of posts, attaches optional metadata, and sends the fully hydrated posts back to the client.

The flow of providing a custom algorithm to a user involves two things: implementing indexing logic in the source subscription TypeScript, which will index events according to your provided logic, and implementing feed generation logic in algos.

To create your custom algorithm, go to the script and fill in the variables at the top of the page. Examples are included and some are optional. Install dependencies and run the server with "yarn start." This will start a serum, and you can run your algorithm and see your personalized feed.

It's worth mentioning that users who want to use their own algorithm must have some coding experience. However, it's a great way to control the content you see on your social media feed and improve your experience.

In conclusion, MY FEEDS is a fantastic feature that allows users to customize their content, set their own priorities, and control their data. By implementing your own algorithm, you can have a more personalized experience on BLUESKY. If you're interested, check it out for yourself!