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2026-08-19 17:38:33 UTC

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Oui c'est voulu, la partie web demande une authentification. Après ça n'empêche en aucun cas la fédération. Le code source sera publié prochainement (AGPL).
@npub1ycf…saeg @npub19vz…atay [@Hoodyvpic](https://fedihood.social/@Hoodyvpic )

2026-08-13 18:36:29 UTC

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It's still in beta. I added a Mastodon-compatible API so existing apps can connect, but that only gets you the generic parts. What makes FediHood worth using, nearby posts by city and topic channels, has no equivalent in the Mastodon API. An app that does not implement it will work, but it misses the point of the project. That part needs contributions from app developers.

2026-08-11 19:12:19 UTC

#FediHood is now available!
Talk with people near you. A local chat on the #Fediverse where you share only your city, never your exact location. You adjust your timeline with distance and topic filters.
It's in early beta and web only for now. It connects to the whole Fediverse, and you can send #E2EE DMs between FediHood and Holos users. The source code will be published soon. Don't hesitate to share!
Instance: https://fedihood.social

2026-08-09 21:41:20 UTC

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The Signal Protocol (i.e. the encryption itself) is an open, documented spec with open libraries (libsignal). I use the protocol, not Signal's API or servers.

2026-08-09 21:15:10 UTC

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Small clarification: FediHood is fully a web app, like other Fediverse software (Mastodon, Pleroma, etc.). I reused the work I did on HolosSocial, which already used the Signal Protocol.
I'll write a FEP about it, since it works well.

2026-08-09 19:08:53 UTC

#FediHood and #HolosSocial, two separate #Fediverse projects (that I maintain), can now send each other #E2EE DMs, fully over #ActivityPub.
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/117/067/122/744/367/085/original/de8443eac5d21c3a.png
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/117/067/122/810/741/733/original/03585ea0c9ca9014.png

2026-08-08 19:43:33 UTC

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Thanks for your message! This project mostly reuses my earlier work, so it was easy to build on.
I like the idea. Instead of replacing "Buy and sell", I'll add "Share" as its own topic. Thanks for the feedback!

2026-08-08 18:14:00 UTC

#FediHood should be easy to use, with a very simple interface. It fully uses #ActivityPub and is compatible with the #Mastodon API (tested with #Fedilab). It will of course bring extra endpoints related to how it works. The project reuses the combined work from #HolosSocial and #PawFed.
Here are some screenshots of the Web UI.
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/117/061/244/469/693/532/original/f80d0ff8a0b8e1d0.png
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/117/061/244/555/559/221/original/b5ac0698b4562cf0.png
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/117/061/244/610/453/348/original/b9ab4cea3a47027c.png
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/117/061/244/669/024/806/original/f12027d1523ec36a.png

2026-08-07 22:09:55 UTC

Fixing issues is a challenge. But I'm really happy, because since Marco has been here to help on #Codeberg, a lot has been fixed in #Fedilab.
Where I felt overwhelmed, he helped prioritize with categories, and even flagged high-priority issues, which helps me focus on the fixes.
He listens to you where I was lost. My bookmarks had become useless and misleading, because I couldn't keep up. That's why you now get help on this account signed Marco.
A big thank you for his help.

2026-08-06 03:06:08 UTC

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Thank you. I reopened https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/issues/1316.
Marco

2026-08-04 20:29:56 UTC

I've sometimes thought about building a service combining #OSM and the #Fediverse, to talk with people in the same region.
It would be 100% anonymous: a dedicated account, with no link to your existing Fedi identity, and why not #E2EE for messages.
No exact location: posts are attached to the nearest town, so neither the server nor other users see your coordinates.
Anonymity could be what makes people comfortable enough to talk with people around them. Everyone stays in a safe place.

2026-08-03 21:28:46 UTC

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Installing the F-Droid store is really a good move. Everything is built from sources, and builds cannot reach the store if they contain trackers. The hardest store to get into, but the best one for your privacy.

2026-08-03 20:49:16 UTC

I created #CastLab after coming back from holidays. I just wanted to cast my media to my TV and could not find a simple open source app for that, so I built one.
It has grown since: it supports #Kodi and the open source #FCast protocol. I was even surprised to see it also used to cast music to network speakers.
I will keep working on your feedback. Only on #FDroid, but it could be brought to #iOS if people are interested (through #AltStorePAL).
https://f-droid.org/packages/app.fedilab.castlab

2026-07-27 22:09:15 UTC

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Depending on someone else wouldn't have been an option for me. That's why I wanted to host these projects myself.
Months ago, someone asked me about AI and I answered honestly:
https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/116523472232867100
But when I read the discussions about Codeberg's choice, which I do respect, it was going further. I had to take a stand and be honest. It brings more work, but it stays honest toward the people who trust my work.
@npub1uax…25kn

2026-07-27 19:04:33 UTC

I moved the #HolosSocial projects (app, relay and discover, to stay consistent) to my own git at https://git.holos.social/tom79
As a reminder about this choice: I used an AI to write part of the #Holos docs, and also to review and help me fix some code I had written. At first I didn't feel concerned by the debate (no vibe coding on my side), but it went further than that. Out of respect for everyone using my work, transparency and action were needed.
#Fedilab isn't affected and stays on #Codeberg.

2026-07-25 22:33:59 UTC

I have been a developer on Codeberg for a long time. My account is almost 7 years old.
I decided to remove the Holos projects, because part of the documentation was reviewed by an AI, and I also used AI to help me when I was stuck.
As a solo developer, I saw AI as a helper. A bit like asking a colleague, "What do you think about this? Can you read it again?" But I always kept the final choice, to agree or not.

2026-07-25 16:09:03 UTC

#Fedilab 3.43.0-beta-1 has been published in the dev channel. This release now targets Android 16, which is why I'm releasing it as a beta first.
To beta testers: could you check that you don't have any layout issues with this version? Thanks!
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.43.0-beta-1

2026-07-24 10:07:27 UTC

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376 posts have that tag, and more show up with Elasticsearch. Are you using any filters in your search?

2026-07-23 18:48:46 UTC

#HolosDiscover now lets you filter trends (posts, tags and links) by language. It also displays trending accounts related to those results.
What's your opinion about bringing HolosDiscover inside #Fedilab?

2026-07-23 18:22:22 UTC

I've started improving #Fedilab, especially some old annoying bugs, such as issues with certain instances not working over WiFi, or the app being slow to load timelines due to too much cache.
I recently got some reports, but most of them are missing the attachment (crash report). That's my fault: the ACRA lib is outdated. After that, I'll start fixing the issues reported on Codeberg.

2026-07-21 17:39:47 UTC

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No, by design the service will not send a follow request to a locked account even with a clear opt-in, like a mention containing the word "follow".

2026-07-21 17:30:39 UTC

#HolosDiscover 1.11 is available.
It now finds and filters spam on its own. To do so, it catches the same message posted again and again across servers, as well as posts full of hashtags, mentions, or links relative to their text content.
The interface also has a fresh new design that puts content first, along with trending accounts. All trends can be filtered by language, and the available languages reflect the content that's actually there.
https://discover.holos.social/

2026-07-15 22:58:18 UTC

#ActivityPub carries posts, follows, likes and so on, but not moderation. A ban stays trapped on the instance that issued it. So, for instance, an account banned for racism on one instance stays unknown to the next. Moderation is activity too, and it should travel like the rest: signed and verifiable. This is a real problem, and others have explored it already. I will look into what already exists and see what we could build on for #HolosSocial.

2026-07-15 19:20:03 UTC

A hypothetical about chat control and #HolosSocial
Say a law one day required client-side scanning. The relay only ever sees encrypted data, so a scan would catch nothing. To read content, it must run in the client, before encryption. A closed client could add it silently in an update. An open one cannot: the code is public, anyone can recompile without it.
Would an open source #E2EE messenger on the #Fediverse like Holos be breaking the law if it did nothing? I am not sure. Your opinion?

2026-07-04 21:18:24 UTC

I am a little confused by the reactions to my last suggestion. It makes me wonder if I should also stop #LibreTranslate in #Fedilab, because it also uses AI. But it was already trained. When I use it, I only run it, I do not train it. I would like to hear your views before I decide anything.
We can keep talking here calmly, I am really open to it.

2026-07-04 19:34:03 UTC

RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/116863204942907035
Some people are wary of AI, and I understand that. But LibreTranslate, one of the most ethical translation services and already used by #Fedilab on its own server, was still built through AI, with pretrained neural models. The real question is not the technology itself, it is where your data goes. And here nothing leaks, since everything stays on my own server: a local model, no cloud and no third party.
The feature is only here to help disabled people, and only you can validate the content.
#note1dcf…e624

2026-07-04 18:49:53 UTC

An idea for #Fedilab: a feature to generate a description for your photos to help accessibility. You post an image, and a suggested alt text comes back for you to review and edit before publishing. It would run on a self-hosted open source vision model (#MoonDream: https://github.com/vikhyat/moondream) on my own server, in a closed loop with no cloud, no third-party service and no image stored. Would this be useful to you?

2026-06-26 19:59:17 UTC

RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/116817937520691251
The #HolosSocial relay is now ready for an official prod release. Users might have noticed better responsiveness from it.
The app is already available on #AltStore for iOS, and will be on the #PALStore. It is available with the apk, ipa and all the desktop files on the website and #Codeberg. It is also on #FDroid, but releases are stuck on 1.8.1, which I will fix.
Publishing on the big stores like Google Play or the App Store is not my goal.
What do you think?
#note1sut…cj3m

2026-06-24 17:53:16 UTC

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This looks like an IPv6 issue. Your instance likely has an issue with it. Tusky and Firefox fall back to IPv4 quickly, Fedilab gets stuck on the IPv6 attempt. On mobile there is no IPv6, so it works. Could you try disabling IPv6 on your box to confirm? I will look into improving the fallback on my side.

2026-06-22 20:31:55 UTC

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Thanks for the clarification. That is why I now encourage opening issues on Codeberg. I cannot always remember every reply made with this account. Bookmarks get lost in the crowd with no good way to track them :-/

2026-06-22 19:55:00 UTC

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Which app version are you on? What Android version and device? And is it F-Droid or Google Play? It is hard to help here without a ticket on Codeberg :)

2026-06-22 19:42:46 UTC

#Fedilab uses #UnifiedPush for push notifications in every version. The Google Play version comes with a built-in distributor that relies on Google, so notifications work right away. The #FDroid version cannot include that built-in distributor, so you need to install a separate one, like #ntfy or #Sunup. Once it is installed and selected in Fedilab, push works the same way. This is why F-Droid users need an extra app while Google Play users do not. This extra step is not specific to Fedilab.

2026-06-22 17:36:24 UTC

Tomorrow, I am back to #Fedilab fixes and enhancements. There is currently a beta version with several fixes. I will also try to improve the speed. The local cache keeps growing without limits, and past a certain point it slows the app down instead of making it faster. I will also add missing features from #Mastodon 4.6 (media descriptions for profile picture and header).

2026-06-19 19:45:00 UTC

#Fedilab has an old entry called "Extra features", which was added long ago when #Mastodon forks came around with features such as reactions. This is something to rework: the app can detect what an instance supports and enable supported features automatically.
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/778/486/999/556/457/original/0fdfaa084dab6907.png

2026-06-18 22:45:45 UTC

#Fedilab lets you fetch a remote conversation to retrieve all the messages your instance does not know about. This feature is limited by design, because the public context on the #Mastodon API is capped (40 ancestors and 60 descendants without authentication).
That is why the next Fedilab release will add a merge mode: the messages already known by your instance are merged with the remote ones. This way, the case where the feature worked against its own purpose can no longer happen.

2026-06-18 17:30:25 UTC

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Yes, I've been working on exactly that. I'll post about it soon. It's most likely a false positive I need to fix.

2026-06-18 16:52:13 UTC

The next #Fedilab release will be able to detect a mismatch between the written text and the selected language of the message. This uses the #LibreTranslate server, so it has no extra weight on the final APK size and doesn't use any Google stuff. It will be turned off by default.
Thanks to @npub1scu…5w42 for the suggestion.
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/772/145/152/271/618/original/86117f1cf47f26f5.png
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/772/145/200/924/599/original/63b9a79a20fbb792.jpeg

2026-06-18 16:30:43 UTC

To beta testers #Fedilab 3.42.0-beta-2 is available. It adds a language check when posting (detects language mismatch, disabled by default). It also brings several fixes: collection errors on profiles, adding accounts to collections, notification timeline empty on restart, animated emoji freezes, and multiple app windows when sharing.
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.42.0-beta-2

2026-06-13 23:17:02 UTC

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Thanks, I just validated your post. Once you reach 5 approved posts, you become a trusted user and your reports skip moderation, going live instantly.

2026-06-13 22:47:23 UTC

This is Haru and Tanos. Haru is the black cat. We adopted him from a shelter at two years old, after he lived there his whole life. Tanos is a Malinois. We took him in when his owner could not keep him anymore.
Life can change fast, animals are often the first to lose their home. This is why I made #PawFed, a shared map for animal welfare. Not many people use it yet, but it is worth sharing. It relies fully on #ActivityPub and uses #OSM.
https://pawfed.org/how-it-works
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/745/230/264/806/518/original/0e901c6ca5613463.jpg

2026-06-13 18:34:12 UTC

I apologize about the latest 3.41.0 release of #Fedilab that introduced a deceptive UX. Collections work with the #Mastodon API on instances running 4.6 (currently in release candidate). I should have added a safeguard depending on the Mastodon release. I am really sorry for that.

2026-06-13 18:23:34 UTC

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That's my fault, in the way I introduced that feature. I only communicated about it on Mastodon, without any safeguard in the app to prevent a deceptive UX with instances not running 4.6.
@npub1w4q…5pea

2026-06-13 18:08:14 UTC

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You need to wait for your instance to upgrade to Mastodon 4.6 (currently in release candidate).
@npub1w4q…5pea

2026-06-13 17:23:36 UTC

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It lets you follow the content of several Twitter accounts in a single timeline without interacting with Twitter servers, so it's mostly good :)

2026-06-13 16:31:22 UTC

I have updated the #Nitter instance used by #Fedilab. You should now be able to follow Twitter accounts again.

2026-06-09 22:50:20 UTC

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It simply speaks ActivityPub, so when a Delete or Update activity is received, the service updates or removes what it has in the DB. This changes nothing about privacy, even with millions of messages. The DB handles that load just fine, but you then need a server sized for it. That is the whole point of the poll. A dedicated server, or a time based retention, only to save storage space.

2026-06-09 22:33:55 UTC

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Few voters so far, so the results don't reflect a common opinion yet. For now it points to dedicated hosting though.

2026-06-09 22:16:01 UTC

RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/116722285369696704
The most common answer is people asking what #HolosDiscover is. It's a service that indexes messages across the #Fediverse and lets you search through the data. What makes HolosDiscover unique is that it's not a scraper. It has an account, several opt-outs that automatically remove data, and most importantly indexed messages are immediately removed or updated as soon as the owner makes a change.
Have a look at https://discover.holos.social
#note15xw…np28

2026-06-09 21:32:11 UTC

I am at a stage with #HolosDiscover where I wonder if I should make it a separate project with its own server, or just clean up the DB from old messages. Of course, all messages are removed or updated as soon as the OP makes the action, but keeping such an amount of data impacts the infra I run alone for all my services. I have no way to track how it is used, so your feedback matters.
What's your opinion?

2026-06-05 17:57:51 UTC

#Loops has a well documented API. Would you be interested in a #Fedilab integration and dedicated views?

2026-05-29 18:31:05 UTC

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Yes, it works like a deep link. The difference is that regular deep links require domain verification to claim a domain. With web+ap://, it uses a protocol instead. It's the right solution for the Fediverse since you can't declare every instance domain. Any app that registers the protocol can handle it.

2026-05-29 17:32:38 UTC

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Holos Discover supports the "web+ap://" protocol. This is why you get a button to open any post directly in your app. Fedilab and Holos both support it.
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/659/057/982/914/678/original/ac6d93c743446fbd.png

2026-05-29 17:20:29 UTC

#HolosDiscover 1.7.2 is available. With over 9 million indexed posts, search now detects whether a term is rare or common and picks the most efficient strategy accordingly. Trending and stats now use a prebuilt cache for faster responses. Account search no longer returns false positives. Hashtag counts now respect filters. Several UI improvements included.
More about Holos Discover:
https://discover.holos.social/how-it-works

2026-05-23 18:41:32 UTC

A quick question for #Fedilab users: would you find it useful if I used milestones on #Codeberg? The idea is to group issues by upcoming release, so you can see what is planned for the next version, what is being worked on, and when it should be ready. Your feedback will help me decide if it is worth setting them up.

2026-05-16 22:56:45 UTC

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It's not about saying Fedilab is better than any other project, of course. It's just about how I personally approach development. And about thanking all the people who contributed with suggestions, bug fixes, translations and financial support. All of this is why Fedilab is still here after 9 years.
Without that, Fedilab would be nothing. A project only works when people trust it. So thank you for still being there.

2026-05-16 22:41:05 UTC

My first motivation when I started working on Open Source was listening to contributors full of ideas. That's the real engine. Fedilab actually got many built-in features before they became available on Mastodon itself (which created extra work later, syncing databases once they were officially added). But that's exactly what drives me. Not following a scheme, just following what you want to build. That's how I work on my projects, and I can't change that.

2026-05-15 18:43:21 UTC

I've started exploring a desktop version of #Holos, and early tests are promising. It will be available soon for Windows, Linux and macOS
I will also work on the relay so it accepts several devices linked to a single account. Each device recovers its keys locally from the encrypted backup using the passphrase, and stays in sync through the relay. The relay only routes encrypted blobs, it cannot read the keys, followers or posts. Of course, it would remain up to users to decide.
#HolosSocial

2026-05-13 20:54:24 UTC

#UntrackMe 2.0 is now available on #FDroid. After more than 3 years without updates (deep links no longer worked on Android 12+), I finally redefined the app as a browser that checks links you tap to clean them before delegating the action to another app.
That was the only solution. I'll follow your feedback closely.
https://f-droid.org/packages/app.fedilab.nitterizeme/

2026-05-13 20:09:39 UTC

Concerning #Fedilab, with close to 8 million messages indexed, I think #HolosDiscover now has enough content to be worth integrating.
Full API support would allow pinning tailored timelines and interacting with new content. This would be particularly useful for small instances.
More about HolosDiscover: https://discover.holos.social/how-it-works
If you're a dev: https://discover.holos.social/api-docs

2026-05-12 16:54:47 UTC

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Already available on Google Play

2026-05-12 16:13:35 UTC

#Fedilab 3.40.0 is available.
What's new:
- Allow bookmarks to be pinned as timeline tab
- Add custom emoji independent size setting with tap to preview
- Add emoji autocomplete in CW and poll fields
- Add reverse sort order for bookmarks and favourites
- Auto-hide bubble timeline when instance doesn't support it
Several enhancements and fixes. See the full release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.40.0

2026-05-10 15:00:14 UTC

Following the recommendations I got, I set up a #NodeBB forum to discuss the projects #Fedilab, #Holos, #CastLab and #Fedle.
Each category federates over #ActivityPub, so you can follow it directly from your Fediverse account: @npub1hye…dred, @npub13ha…mx4y, @npub1ns3…j07l, @npub1zgd…phwp.
More details: https://forum.fedilab.app/post/2

2026-05-09 22:28:02 UTC

I just sent my first grant request to help fund my open source work, mainly to replace my old Mac. It crashes during builds, forcing me to kill apps and delete files to free up space, then wipe everything and reinstall emulators when switching between Android and iOS. For now I've focused on Android, but it defeats the whole point of buying a Mac. A new machine would let me work on both.
Fingers crossed! I'll keep you informed.

2026-05-08 21:46:03 UTC

RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/116540883530168586
Someone suggested a forum (like Discourse) instead of a chat room, since it would be searchable and easy to reference. It makes sense and would bring more reliability to project support. I'd still need help from moderators, just like with a Matrix room, but a forum would let people find answers without having to ask. I'm personally drawn to this idea. What about you?
#note1d69…23fl

2026-05-08 20:39:18 UTC

A while back, I created some Matrix rooms for my projects. I ended up putting them aside because, with all the issues I was already handling, it felt like too much pressure to keep up with.
But I now understand this isn't just another task to maintain. It allows people who already know projects like Fedilab to support others without me having to be there for every single question.
What's your opinion if I recreate the rooms?

2026-05-07 22:39:09 UTC

Behind Fedilab and other projects I'm a solo dev, and I've grown really attached to some accounts I keep seeing around. We don't know each other personally, but open source allows that genuine closeness built on real trust. Fedilab and any other project would be nothing without you. Keeping this proximity with contributors is the best part. Thank you for being there :)

2026-05-07 20:08:53 UTC

All my projects (https://tom79.dev/apps/) are free and open source. No ads, no trackers, no paid features. Keeping that work alive takes time, and that is why your support matters. If you would like to support this work with a donation, here are a few ways:
Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/tom79
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Mastalab
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/tom79
Every contribution counts. Don't hesitate to share. Thank you :)

2026-05-07 17:12:39 UTC

#UntrackMe 2.0 will be available soon.
Fully rebuilt with a new approach: the app now registers as a browser on Android 12+. Every link you tap goes through UntrackMe first, gets cleaned of tracking params, redirected to a privacy-friendly frontend if relevant, then handed off to the browser or app of your choice.
It also follows redirect chains to bypass tracking shorteners and unwrap any wrappers such as Google redirects.
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2026-05-05 21:15:17 UTC

A quick update on the fundraiser. Honestly, I felt almost ashamed to ask for this kind of help, because my own project was depending on support while starting to create frustration in my daily dev because of the machine. The response confirms it: Holos and my iOS projects aren't mature enough yet to have built that trust. So I'm dropping iOS for now and focusing on Android. The campaign is closed and contributors have been refunded.

2026-05-02 21:20:16 UTC

A bit of context before a poll at the end of this thread. I want to be transparent about something I am considering, and ask for your honest input before going further.
A few years ago I bought a used Intel MacBook Pro to start exploring iOS development alongside Fedilab. The bet has paid off. The Apple Developer license is paid, Holos is now live on iOS via TestFlight, and Fediplan and CastLab are next in line for iOS (1/5)

2026-05-02 21:20:16 UTC

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I am considering a one-time Ko-fi fundraiser to buy a refurbished M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14" with 24 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD on Apple's refurbished store. Around 2,650 EUR.
If I do this, it would be a one-time fundraiser, not a recurring campaign. I will share an update once it is done. (3/5)

2026-04-30 21:30:07 UTC

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No need to worry about the dictionaries, that's more on the dev side: I dig through openly licensed sources to find suitable wordlists, then adjust them based on feedback once the language is live. What I really need help with is the translations (bot commands and messages + web UI strings), available on Weblate.

2026-04-30 20:47:16 UTC

French instances are taking over the leaderboard. But Spanish ones are coming to the game 👀 #Fedle
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2026-04-28 21:06:13 UTC

For those who have questions about #Holos. I've seen a lot written recently, and since the project is young, it's normal that things stay ambiguous or get misunderstood. This is a thread, with one post per remark most often read, and a direct answer.
#HolosSocial #Fediverse #ActivityPub

2026-04-18 21:01:18 UTC

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Thanks for the report. This looks specific to your setup. On my side the bottom bar stays visible above the keyboard. Hard to debug from here. Could you open an issue at https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/issues with your Android version, keyboard, screen size, and Fedilab version?

2026-04-18 20:19:50 UTC

While composing a message on #Fedilab, you can quickly add mentions by searching through the accounts you follow. To do so, tap the address book icon at the top right.
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2026-04-17 13:24:19 UTC

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Thanks for your feedback, the edit makes sense. I can introduce a setting like "mode: new|update" and the bot will remember the user's choice.

2026-04-16 18:20:42 UTC

#Fedle source code is now available on #Codeberg.
https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedle
It is a daily word game for the #Fediverse that currently supports English and French.
I added a small doc explaining how to submit a new language, which will be automated by a bot once validated.
See
https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedle/src/branch/main/ADD_LANGUAGE.md
Fedle is really new in the Fediverse but you're more than welcome to join the game. Keep sharing :)
Main account: [@Fedle](https://fedle.fedilab.app/@Fedle )

2026-04-14 23:19:30 UTC

[@Fedle_fr](https://fedle.fedilab.app/@Fedle_fr ) (bot FR) and [@Fedle_en](https://fedle.fedilab.app/@Fedle_en ) (bot EN) should now link to the correct account. Thank you for your reports.

2026-04-14 18:22:29 UTC

RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/116398792971354243
#Fedle is now in testing!
A daily word guessing game played directly on the #Fediverse, inspired by #Wordle / #Sutom. Guess the word in 6 attempts, challenge with other instances.
Follow the bot to play:
FR: [@Fedle_fr](https://fedle.fedilab.app )
EN: [@Fedle_en](https://fedle.fedilab.app )
More info: https://fedle.fedilab.app
Still in early testing, so feedback and bug reports welcome! Boosts appreciated. Thank you
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#note18ma…4c72

2026-04-13 21:24:51 UTC

While some of my projects support both Android and iOS, I have no plans to rewrite #Fedilab for iOS. Maintaining all its features across both platforms would be impractical. The app will be modernized with a better UI but will remain a dedicated Android app.

2026-04-13 20:02:42 UTC

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Yes, the first version will be in English and maybe French, my mother tongue. Then it will be open to other languages. The architecture is already built to support multilanguage.

2026-04-13 18:23:49 UTC

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The real game will be between instances.
End of day: instances ranked by average score, not by number of players. A small instance with skilled players will be able to top the leaderboard.
Minimum 5 players per instance to qualify. Weekly leaderboard posted every Sunday.
Words will come from player suggestions. The suggester won't know when their word is picked.
(4/6)

2026-04-13 18:23:49 UTC

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Anti-cheat: the bot will track stats over a rolling window. Suspicious patterns (too many first-try solves, impossibly low averages) will be flagged automatically.
Flagged players can still play but will be excluded from instance rankings. No automated bans. Admin reviews manually.
Fair play for everyone.
(5/6)

2026-04-13 18:23:49 UTC

I have been working on the fediverse word game. It now has a name: #Fedidle (fedi + riddle).
How a day will look:
12:00 UTC: bot posts the word to guess (followers only for better moderation and spoiler prevention)
11:55 UTC next day: game ends, bot posts public results
No time pressure. Play whenever you want. Just finish before 11:55 UTC the next day.
(1/6)

2026-04-13 18:23:49 UTC

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Fedidle will be a standalone ActivityPub server. Not a Mastodon API client. It will work with Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, GoToSocial and any ActivityPub implementation.
Open source. English first, multilingual architecture ready.
Web dashboard with instance leaderboard, game history, public API, and a top players ranking to give visibility to the best players (opt-in).
More updates soon. Boosts appreciated.
(6/6)

2026-04-13 18:23:49 UTC

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Bot commands (through mentions), it will reply by DM.
help: game rules
stats: your personal stats (games, win rate, streak)
top: instance leaderboard (last 7 days)
stats instance.tld: stats for any instance
suggest: WORD: propose a word for a future game
delete my data: remove all your data
(3/6)

2026-04-13 18:23:49 UTC

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How to play: follow the bot, reply privately to the daily post with your guess.
The bot will answer with custom emojis:
Green = right letter, right spot
Yellow = right letter, wrong spot
Gray = not in the word
6 attempts. Word will be 6 to 9 letters. First letter revealed.
All emojis will have alt text for screen readers.
(2/6)

2026-04-11 22:55:22 UTC

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Some of you asked how it works. Here is an example:
You send a word privately to the bot. It replies like this:
🟥 🟦 🟨 🟦 🟥
G R E A T
Red = right letter, right spot
Yellow = right letter, wrong spot
Blue = not in the word
6 attempts to find it.

2026-04-11 22:26:42 UTC

What if fediverse instances battled each other in a daily word game?
A bot posts a word to guess. You reply privately. Only real dictionary words accepted. End of day: instances ranked by average score, not size. A tiny instance can top the leaderboard.
Words come from player suggestions. First-try guesses carry less weight to keep it fair.
English only first.
#Fediverse #FLOSS #Wordle

2026-04-11 20:46:59 UTC

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Holos Discover already supports explicit opt-in via mention commands. Currently the indexable flag is still required, but since a direct mention is an explicit choice made by the user, it would make sense to allow it even when the indexable is off. That way someone could opt in to a consent-based Fediverse search engine while staying off traditional ones. I will look into it.

2026-04-11 19:49:24 UTC

#HolosDiscover now has a public federation and moderation policy page. It explains how instance blocks work (trusted denylists, manual blocks, automated bridge detection), how to report illegal content, and how instance admins can appeal a block. The full list of blocked instances is available on the stats page.
More: https://discover.holos.social/federation-policy

2026-04-11 19:22:50 UTC

If you sent me a DM and I never replied, I probably never received it. Mastodon 4.3 introduced a notification policy that drops private mentions from accounts you don't follow by default. #Fedilab does not yet support this API, so there was no way to see or change this setting from the app. I am working on adding support for this feature. Sorry if I missed your message.
More about what will be implemented: https://docs.joinmastodon.org/entities/NotificationPolicy/

2026-04-04 20:16:06 UTC

I have updated my #Liberapay account to better reflect the projects I maintain.
https://liberapay.com/tom79
The profile is now aligned with my dev account at https://tom79.dev/
Your contributions allowed me to move to larger servers that can handle new developments. It's a lot of trust (sometimes it feels scary knowing I might make mistakes), but a big thank you for your financial support, your kind messages, your help with translations, and your bug reports and enhancement suggestions.

2026-04-04 17:00:31 UTC

#HolosDiscover 1.3.0 has been released!
New search filters: min_likes and min_boosts to filter results by engagement. Trending sections now load independently for faster rendering.
Search rate limit increased from 5 to 30 requests per minute.
Bluesky bridges are now detected and blocked. AT Protocol lacks indexable flags, so bridged users cannot consent to being indexed.
Spam farming instances are now blocked via IFTAS denylist import.
https://discover.holos.social

2026-04-03 21:23:33 UTC

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Much appreciated, thank you!

2026-04-03 21:07:08 UTC

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Yes, that's a nice idea I forgot to add. Bookmarked.
@npub1akm…wns5

2026-04-03 21:04:35 UTC

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Thank you! That's very helpful. I don't have an iPhone myself, so I was struggling with the mobile website. I'll set it up from my computer tomorrow.

2026-04-03 20:36:30 UTC

I'm discovering the iOS dev environment and I realized I shouldn't have used internal TestFlight. It requires giving beta testers a role in the project, which grants them some access to App Store Connect. My bad, I assumed it worked like Android.
Tomorrow I'll set it up properly with external testing, but I'm wondering: is it possible to validate testers one by one to avoid people who didn't get an invitation from joining? iOS devs, please help an Android dev :) Shares appreciated!

2026-04-03 19:10:33 UTC

Today I subscribed to an #iOS dev account. The first app available is #HolosSocial (TestFlight - @npub1akm…wns5).
Two other apps will follow: #CastLab (https://codeberg.org/tom79/CastLab) and #FediPlan (https://codeberg.org/tom79/FediplanApp)