NodeBB

NodeBB is a next-generation discussion platform that utilizes web sockets for instant interactions and real-time notifications. NodeBB forums have many modern features out of the box such as social network integration and streaming discussions.

This template includes:

• NodeBB forum software
• MongoDB database for data storage
• Redis for session storage and caching

Environment Variables

After deployment, you can access the following environment variables in your NodeBB service:

• MONGO_CONNECTION_STRING: The connection string to connect to your MongoDB database.
• MONGO_HOST: The hostname of your MongoDB database.
• MONGO_PORT: The port of your MongoDB database.
• MONGO_USERNAME: The username for your MongoDB database.
• MONGO_PASSWORD: The password for your MongoDB database.
• REDIS_CONNECTION_STRING: The connection string to connect to your Redis cache.
• REDIS_HOST: The hostname of your Redis cache.
• REDIS_PORT: The port of your Redis cache.

Getting Started

1. After deployment, NodeBB will be available on port 4567
2. Visit your NodeBB instance to complete the initial setup
3. Configure your forum settings through the admin panel
4. Customize themes, plugins, and other settings as needed

Features

• Real-time notifications and messaging
• Social network integration
• Mobile-responsive design
• Plugin architecture for extensibility
• Multi-language support
• SEO-friendly URLs
• Advanced user management and permissions

Documentation

For more information about NodeBB, visit the official documentation.