Pixelfed
Open Source AGPL-3.0Decentralized photo-sharing platform in the Fediverse
Description
Pixelfed is a privacy-friendly, decentralized alternative to Instagram based on the ActivityPub protocol. The platform offers photo and video sharing with filters, stories, collections, and a chronological feed without advertising or tracking. Pixelfed instances can communicate with Mastodon and other Fediverse services.
Preview
Platforms
Web Linux Android iOS Docker
Replaces the following proprietary tools
Instagram → Pixelfed
Self-Hosting
Pixelfed can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#fediverse
#activitypub
#fotos
#dezentral
#php
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