| Application | Communication | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Web Browsing | ||
| Browser (e.g. Firefox) | HTTP | Web Server (e.g. nginx) |
| Web Publishing | ||
| Editor (e.g. Quill) | Micropub | Micropub Endpoint (e.g. Known) |
| “WordPress” Editor (e.g. MarsEdit) | MetaWeblog API | MetaWeblog Endpoint (e.g. WordPress) |
| Web Reading | ||
| IndieWeb Reader (e.g. Together) | Microsub | Microsub Endpoint (e.g. Aperture) |
| RSS Reader (e.g. Reeder) | HTTP | XML file on Web Server (e.g. an Atom feed) |
| Proprietary Protocol | Feed Service Endpoint (e.g. Feedbin) | |