FediMeteo, HAProxy, and the art of not wasting snac threads
FreeBSD
25 min read
How FediMeteo uses HAProxy caching, static pages, and small FreeBSD jails to keep snac quiet and serve ActivityPub traffic efficiently.
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Self-hosting your Mastodon media with SeaweedFS
FreeBSD
9 min read
A practical guide to boosting Mastodon performance by self-hosting your media with SeaweedFS. Configure a fast, S3-compatible storage backend to efficiently handle your instance's files and take full control of your data.
Introducing the illumos Cafe: Another Cozy Corner for OS Diversity
7 min read
Introducing illumos Cafe: a community-run hub on illumos, inspired by BSD Cafe. Fediverse-ready (Mastodon, snac). Built for OS diversity, transparency, and positivity.
FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands
FreeBSD
17 min read
How a simple idea turned into an international weather service on the Fediverse.
Caching snac Proxied Media with Nginx
4 min read
Using nginx to cache proxied media in snac to improve performance and privacy
Improving snac Performance with Nginx Proxy Cache
FreeBSD
5 min read
Using nginx to cache snac multimedia files to boost performance
Increasing or Modifying Character Limits and Poll Options in Mastodon 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5
3 min read
Mastodon imposes a limit of 500 characters and 4 poll options. Here's how to change them.
Using a Permanent WebFinger Address for My Fediverse Profile
7 min read
Using a Permanent WebFinger Address for My Fediverse Profile - Make it easy to find your profile from any instance.
A Small Compendium of Fediverse Platforms I Use
FreeBSD
4 min read
After revisiting my old Fediverse instances and helping friends set up new ones, I took the chance to update and evaluate several platforms. Here's my experience with Akkoma, GoToSocial, Mitra, Snac2, and Mastodon.
Installing Mastodon inside a FreeBSD jail: A Comprehensive Guide
FreeBSD
7 min read
A comprehensive guide to installing Mastodon on a FreeBSD jail using BastilleBSD