A powerful, feature-complete social networking platform. Self-hosted, open source, and fully customizable. Everything you need to create the next big community.
More features than Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter combined. All in one self-hosted package.
The core social experience
Text, photos, videos, polls, links with previews, location check-ins, feelings, and activities. Express yourself fully.
Nested comment threads with reactions, likes, and replies. Full conversation support on every post.
Go beyond simple likes. React with a full range of emotions to posts, comments, and messages.
Share posts with your own commentary. Full resharing support with original post attribution.
24-hour ephemeral content with polls, quizzes, Q&A, and more. Create highlights to keep your best moments.
Bookmark posts to revisit later. Organize saves into collections for easy access.
Real-time communication
Private 1:1 conversations with message reactions and read receipts.
Create group conversations with multiple participants. Perfect for teams and friend groups.
Instant message delivery with live typing indicators and online status.
Build and manage communities
Public, private, or secret groups. Control who can find and join your community.
Admins, moderators, and members. Delegate responsibilities with granular permissions.
Dedicated activity feed for each group. Keep discussions organized and on-topic.
Beyond simple posts
Create events with RSVP, tickets, waitlists, and reminders. Full event management system.
Buy and sell within your community. Categories, conditions, pricing, and local listings.
Long-form content publishing. Write articles, tutorials, and blog posts.
Create fundraising campaigns. Track donations and progress towards your goal.
Ask and answer questions. Support for anonymous questions and profile Q&A.
Watch videos together in sync. Real-time chat while watching with friends.
Generate revenue from your platform
Built-in virtual currency system. Users can purchase coins and spend them on features.
Send gifts to creators and friends. A fun way to support community members.
User verification system with ID verification support. Build trust in your community.
Comprehensive guides, API documentation, and tutorials to help you build your community.
Quick start guide to get your community up and running in minutes.
Customize every aspect of your social network to match your vision.
Manage users, content, and settings from a powerful admin dashboard.
Built-in security features to protect your community and users.
Build integrations with our RESTful API and webhook support.
Production-ready deployment guides for any hosting environment.
# Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/mrshanebarron/socialapparatus.git cd socialapparatus # Install dependencies composer install npm install && npm run build # Start the server and visit /install php artisan serve # → Visit http://localhost:8000/install to begin setup
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