lemmy
A self-hostable, decentralized link aggregator and forum for the fediverse, similar to Reddit.
What is lemmy?
Lemmy is a decentralized, open-source link aggregator and forum platform that operates on the fediverse. It allows users to create communities, post links, and engage in discussions across a network of independently hosted servers, similar to Reddit but without central corporate control. The platform emphasizes user sovereignty, moderation flexibility, and high performance through its Rust-based backend.
Community moderators, open-source enthusiasts, and individuals seeking a self-hosted, federated alternative to centralized social media platforms like Reddit. It's also suitable for developers interested in decentralized web technologies and the ActivityPub protocol.
Developers choose Lemmy for its robust self-hosting capabilities, federated architecture that prevents vendor lock-in, and strong moderation tools. Its open-source nature, performance-optimized Rust backend, and active community support make it a reliable choice for building resilient, user-controlled discussion platforms.
Overview
🐀 A decentralised discussion platform for communities.
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating independent, community-moderated forums without corporate oversight
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