GoToSocial

A lightweight, customizable ActivityPub social network server written in Go. GoToSocial provides a Mastodon-compatible API, letting you use existing Mastodon apps to connect with the fediverse while keeping resource usage low.

What You Can Do After Deployment

1. Visit your domain — access the GoToSocial web interface to confirm the instance is running
2. Create an account — use the admin CLI or the registration page (if enabled) to create your first user
3. Connect a client — log in with any Mastodon-compatible app (Tusky, Megalodon, Pinafore, etc.) using your instance domain
4. Customize your instance — set instance name, description, rules, and contact info via the settings panel
5. Federate — follow users on other ActivityPub instances and start posting to the fediverse

Key Features

• Full ActivityPub federation — compatible with Mastodon, Pleroma, Misskey, and other fediverse software
• Mastodon-compatible client API — use any Mastodon app as your client
• Lightweight resource usage — runs comfortably on a small VPS or single-board computer
• SQLite database — no external database server required
• Granular post visibility and interaction controls
• Built-in support for custom emoji, media attachments, and content warnings
• Account migration support (move followers between instances)
• Blocklist subscriptions for moderation

License

AGPL-3.0 — GitHub | Documentation