About Lemmy
Lemmy is a federated link aggregator and discussion platform. Communities run on independent servers that share content with each other.
What it does
Lemmy lets people post links, vote on them and join threaded discussions inside topic communities. Each server is run by a different operator, and they exchange posts over a federated network, so no single company controls the whole thing. You can block users and communities and use filters to shape your feed. Moderation actions are recorded in a public mod log. Apps for iOS, Android and the web connect to the same network, and developers can build their own clients using the open API.
Key features
- Post links and vote on posts
- Threaded comment discussions
- Block users and communities
- Public moderation log
- Apps for iOS, Android and web
Who it's for
People who want community discussion without advertising or a single company in control. It suits group admins who are willing to host or moderate a server, and developers who want to build tools for the network.
Pricing and good to know
Lemmy is open source under the AGPL and free to use. Public servers are run by volunteers and operators, and the project is funded by donations rather than advertising. You can host a server yourself using Docker or Ansible. Resource use is low, so a modest machine can run an instance. Choose a server with rules you agree with before you join.
Highlights
- Post links and vote on posts
- Threaded comment discussions
- Block users and communities
- Public moderation log
- Apps for iOS, Android and web
