A PHP-based open-source microblogging solution that can be run on your own website and supports features like:
- Post creation (with text, images, videos)
- Automatic thumbnail generation for media
- A microblogging experience similar to Twitter, Facebook posts, or LinkedIn feed
Here are some better-suited options:
1. WriteFreely
- Description: Open-source, minimalist blogging platform with multi-user support. Can be adapted for microblogging.
- Features:
- Supports text, images, and media embedding
- Markdown support for content formatting
- Customizable themes
- GitHub: WriteFreely
- Best For: Creating a clean, distraction-free microblogging space
2. Plume
- Description: A federated blogging platform (part of the ActivityPub network).
- Features:
- Multi-user blogging platform
- Supports posts with media (text, images, videos)
- Thumbnail generation for embedded media
- Commenting and sharing
- GitHub: Plume
- Best For: Federated and customizable microblogging
3. StatusNet / GNU Social
- Description: Open-source microblogging server, similar to Twitter. Can be customized for your own site.
- Features:
- Text, image, and video post support
- Automatic thumbnail generation
- Hashtags, mentions, and timelines
- GitHub: GNU Social
- Best For: Running a microblogging platform with social media features
4. Known (Idno)
- Description: Open-source publishing platform for sharing status updates, photos, and media.
- Features:
- Microblogging with text, image, and video
- Auto-thumbnail generation for images and videos
- Supports plugins for expanding functionality
- GitHub: Known
- Best For: Microblogging and content syndication
5. Live Blog (Sourcefabric)
- Description: Open-source tool for live blogging, but it can be adapted for microblogging.
- Features:
- Post text, images, videos, and embeds
- Automatic thumbnail generation
- Supports real-time updates
- GitHub: Live Blog
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