Fedilab Apps

https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps

This account is dedicated for news about FOSS apps: Fedilab, TubeLab, UntrackMe, OpenMultiMaps

Website: https://fedilab.app/
Donations: https://liberapay.com/tom79/donate
Issues: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/issues

Public Key

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NIP-05 Address

apps_at_toot.fedilab.app@momostr.pink

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Last Notes

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 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 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.

2026-07-10 21:17:50 UTC

#HolosSocial relay is confirmed to be very stable. I will officially tag it soon so admins can run their own relay with a script to easily install it on their VPS.
Using Holos with a custom domain and a cloud for media allows you to own your portable identity on the #Fediverse. Relays become only an infrastructure for it. Your device runs the #ActivityPub server and works as smoothly as any other app. Micro-blogging, media, and video, all from a single account. Switch with a simple tap.

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.

2026-06-26 21:07:12 UTC

I have no way to know exactly how an app I work on is used. But recently, I noticed that the previous release of #CastLab (1.4.0, 1.5.0 was published today) got more than 500 downloads of the APK on #Codeberg though it is also available on #FDroid. That is close to what #Fedilab does.
Quite a surprise for an app that I initially built to cast my videos and pictures after vacations and hoped it could interest others :)

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 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.

2026-05-29 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 17:20:29 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.

2026-05-12 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 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 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.
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/534/408/404/804/910/original/8fa5a29fae673b1e.png
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/534/408/458/143/308/original/f7dbf0ce52671b11.png
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/534/408/513/367/013/original/3d6011338add397f.png
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/534/408/562/685/075/original/9df15d74bed18ee2.png

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.

2026-04-30 20:47:16 UTC

French instances are taking over the leaderboard. But Spanish ones are coming to the game 👀 #Fedle
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/495/616/230/107/731/original/48386b6a0ac75132.png

2026-04-18 22:26:14 UTC

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That said, the send button remains hidden too, so a small scroll is still needed to send the reply. That part does need improvement.
[@Cinquante_et_1](https://masto.bike/@Cinquante_et_1 )

2026-04-18 22:20:13 UTC

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Now I better understand. Don't open an issue, that's the intended behavior. When replying, the focus stays on the answer itself, not on the options. Replies default to unlisted which covers most cases. Options remain accessible with a small scroll for anyone who wants to change them.
[@Cinquante_et_1](https://masto.bike/@Cinquante_et_1 )

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.
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/427/560/683/413/506/original/0774ecf903c496ea.png

2026-04-18 19:40:24 UTC

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Yes, you're right. Fedilab can query the public API of remote instances to fetch full conversations or profiles directly from the source. Especially useful for small instances with limited federation. On interaction, the search API (WebFinger) brings the post into the local instance so interactions work normally.
@npub1f7r…cfnk @npub1jeu…m9wt

2026-04-18 19:09:35 UTC

Would a search feature in #Fedilab's settings be useful for you?

2026-04-18 08:18:46 UTC

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Bookmarked. I will investigate, it is an old piece of work and I need to figure out what is actually done and whether the labels are correct.

2026-04-18 08:08:52 UTC

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Long press the home tab to open the timeline filters. You might have unchecked "Show self boosts" (third option).
For the doc, yes it is still a work in progress that I keep delaying.

2026-04-18 07:56:19 UTC

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Not your fault, I enabled this feature by default long ago.

2026-04-18 07:39:26 UTC

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In Settings >Timelines > disable "Chat timeline for direct messages"

2026-04-17 20:52:27 UTC

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I always thought the Fedilab UI was an issue for most users. It seems I was wrong.

2026-04-17 20:23:41 UTC

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This is a separate issue I'm still working on. Disabling some opt-in options should actually prevent it: try turning off "fetch home in background" or the cache for Home. That said, a proper fix remains a priority, alongside the UI rewrite which will have its own dedicated branch.

2026-04-17 20:15:34 UTC

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The current fix and enhancement process won't be disrupted. The rewrite would happen on a dedicated branch, with separate builds for testers. It will take time but the goal will be to have a feature-rich app with a nice UI (the main complaint from new users).

2026-04-17 19:59:41 UTC

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Sorry! I recently shortened words to 5 to 7 letters, but an old suggestion slipped through before I could re-check the queue. It's definitely fixed now :)

2026-04-17 19:54:04 UTC

Should I rewrite #Fedilab's UI to follow Material Design 3? Expect 2 months of work (other works included).

2026-04-17 19:14:09 UTC

Now four instances on the #Fedle leaderboard:
https://fedle.fedilab.app/leaderboard
I got some feedback that I'll apply. Instead of having the bot create a new DM for every guess, you'll be able to ask it to update its original DM. This will be saved as a setting. That will be done through a command such as "mode update", or "mode create" to revert.
The bot already supports commands like "delete my data". English always works, and translated commands are also supported.

2026-04-17 13:32:01 UTC

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Not at all, it's the kind of feedback that improves the bot. I will post an update when it's live.

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 21:23:55 UTC

Fedilab is 9 years old. Never would have expected this longevity when Mastalab started back in 2017.
What kept me going is the Fediverse itself. No judgment, room to make mistakes, genuine tolerance. This network carries values that help people move forward, and I met great folks along the way.
Thanks to everyone who used the app, reported bugs, translated strings, or simply said hi over the years.

2026-04-16 20:24:53 UTC

RE: https://mastodon.social/@benpate/116416165885691153
#E2EE is coming to the #Fediverse. Every effort will be made for #Fedilab to be among the first Android clients to support it. Not as a spectator but as an actor, thanks to the beta testers who make early iterations possible. Be ready.
#note15ve…2hsm

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 )

2026-04-16 16:27:26 UTC

#Fedilab 3.38.1 has been published!
This release fixes several crashes and improves timeline caching.
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.38.1

2026-04-15 09:48:51 UTC

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The word length range has been adjusted to 5-7 letters based on feedback. It will be applied today at 12:00 UTC with the next word.

2026-04-15 09:20:06 UTC

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I added the source in the webpage https://fedle.fedilab.app/@Fedle_en
The dictionary is based on American English.
Source: https://github.com/dwyl/english-words

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 21:46:18 UTC

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You can DM the bot with "help" to get the rules and available commands. Other commands include "stats" for your personal stats, "top" for the instance leaderboard, and "delete my data" to remove all your information.

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
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/404/450/049/931/351/original/1e2bb76f6885bdba.png
#note18ma…4c72

2026-04-14 07:08:55 UTC

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I think there is a missing step because opting into the bridge means consenting to be federated, not to be indexed. These are two different things. Once bridged, indexable is hardcoded to true and the user has no way to change it.

2026-04-14 06:51:12 UTC

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BridgyFed sets indexable to "true" for all bridged Bluesky accounts. AT Protocol has no equivalent setting, so users cannot opt out. Holos Discover relies on this flag to determine consent, so bridged accounts are excluded to respect the indexable opt-out flag.

2026-04-14 05:53:50 UTC

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Thanks for the feedback. I will provide an alternative color scheme for accessibility. Players will be able to switch and the bot will remember their choice.

2026-04-14 05:47:09 UTC

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It's available on Google Play (the last update was rejected due to the 16KB page alignment issue).

2026-04-13 22:05:50 UTC

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While I understand your request, be aware that some people can't act without Google services. Punishing them would not make sense. Fedilab already has some restrictions due to Google policy.

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 20:40:06 UTC

To people using the fetch home timeline in background, you might encounter gaps in your home timeline. The app fetches new messages from the most recent until your current position. Depending on the device, #Fedilab has a short window and might fail, creating a gap in your cache. This will be fixed by paginating from your last known message. If it fails, no gap is created and the next fetch will pick up the missing messages. First fix in 3.38.1.

2026-04-13 20:17:03 UTC

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Oui ça me permet de tester le support multilingue du projet avant de l'étendre :)
Si y a déjà des francophones intéressés, c'est génial !

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 18:36:12 UTC

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Thanks for warning me, I am not a native English speaker and I would have missed this. I will change the name.

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)

2026-04-13 15:59:18 UTC

#Fedilab 3.38.0 has been released!
This version adds support for notification filtering policy and filtered notifications. Users can now control how notifications from non-followers, new accounts, or private mentions are handled, directly from the app (notification tab > three vertical dots). It also adds CSV export for the following list.
Several fixes that you can check in release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.38.0

2026-04-13 06:14:59 UTC

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Yes, I plan to use custom emojis with alt text for accessibility.

2026-04-12 17:58:05 UTC

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The fun of having a federated game where instances challenge each other.

2026-04-12 17:54:06 UTC

I fixed several reported issues for #Fedilab, a new release will come soon.

2026-04-12 05:28:36 UTC

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There would be a minimum number of players per instance to appear on the leaderboard.

2026-04-11 23:05:11 UTC

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Yes, same concept! But community driven and played directly on the fediverse.

2026-04-11 23:03:46 UTC

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This was just a quick example. If the project moves forward, the color scheme will be decided by the community.

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 20:59:47 UTC

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Good idea. A confirmation via DM when the indexable flag is off would work well. One challenge is the language: the confirmation message needs to be understandable, otherwise it could confuse users who do not read English.

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 20:38:22 UTC

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Thank you for taking the time to read through everything. That means a lot, especially from a person following my work for a long time. Transparency and consent are at the core of how Holos Discover works, so this kind of feedback is really appreciated.

2026-04-11 20:21:34 UTC

#HolosDiscover will use the "web+ap" scheme to let #Fediverse apps open posts natively. If no app handles it, the link falls back to the browser. #Fedilab already supports this scheme. Any app developer can add support for it too.
Previously: https://github.com/tuskyapp/Tusky/issues/5027
Moved to: https://codeberg.org/tusky/Tusky/issues/5027

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/

2026-04-10 21:24:34 UTC

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Holos is a Fediverse server, so the "Events Only" filter works on activities already received by your server. If you follow Gancio or Mobilizon accounts, events will show up once they publish new ones.
@npub1akm…wns5

2026-04-10 20:36:51 UTC

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Yes, only the DNI and AUD lists are imported automatically. Both are manually reviewed by IFTAS before publication.

2026-04-10 20:32:59 UTC

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Yes, I am aware :)
It needs a few adjustments that I will do tomorrow. But for the lists, a script automatically imports both IFTAS lists (DNI and AUD) into Holos Discover.
@npub1y2r…kvzk

2026-04-10 19:51:18 UTC

#HolosDiscover now uses #IFTAS denylists for moderation. A script automatically imports both the DNI (Do Not Interact) and AUD (Abandoned & Unmanaged Domains) lists to block dangerous or unmaintained instances from indexing. I am in contact with IFTAS and will continue improving moderation.
Account: @npub1y2r…kvzk
More: https://about.iftas.org/
Blocked instances are automatically logged on the stats page.
Stats page: https://discover.holos.social/stats

2026-04-10 19:28:48 UTC

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Since the relay caches everything for every user (thanks to bloom filters, it knows what to delete even if it never needed to be delivered), a single public activity gets duplicated for every account on the relay. A fix is coming soon to avoid these duplications and the unnecessary disk usage they cause. (2/2)

2026-04-10 19:28:48 UTC

A note about this week's work. I spent a lot of time fixing the Holos relay server after a mistake during the database migration in the script that cleans outdated pending activities. Nothing was being deleted, disk usage kept growing, and I could not even run a full vacuum. I had to fix it manually. To be honest, that cleanup script was just a workaround for a deeper issue with the shared inbox. (1/2)

2026-04-05 19:35:22 UTC

In the next release of #Fedilab, I will work on adding a warning popup displayed once when starting the app.
"Android will become a locked-down platform"
https://keepandroidopen.org/
It would be great if more developers maintaining a project on both Google Play and #FDroid did the same.

2026-04-05 18:49:26 UTC

#CastLab 1.2.0 has been released on #FDroid.
This version improves device discovery by listening for network announcements from TVs that were previously missed. It also warns when a video format may not be supported by the target device.
Several casting issues have been fixed, including compatibility with Macast and PeerTube on strict DLNA devices.
https://codeberg.org/tom79/CastLab/releases/tag/1.2.0

2026-04-04 21:29:56 UTC

The next week will be dedicated to #Fedilab fixes and enhancements. Libraries also need to be updated for 16KB page size compliance.
https://developer.android.com/guide/practices/page-sizes

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 18:58:54 UTC

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Just a reminder for devs: the API is fully documented at https://discover.holos.social/api-docs

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 23:15:04 UTC

#Fedilab is now 9 years old. Thank you to all the people who contributed and keep contributing to the project. Old users know it was called Mastalab. Thank you so much for your trust and support.
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/343/314/949/253/878/original/0c96b065ab98cb0e.png
https://cdn.masto.host/tootfedilabapp/media_attachments/files/116/343/315/111/836/925/original/62a0201268d0382a.png

2026-04-03 21:44:03 UTC

I'll recreate dedicated Matrix groups for Holos and Fedilab. That's the best way to ask for tips or advice. Most members there are familiar with the apps and can help newcomers. I'll contact some people to help with moderation.

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)