WriteFreely

Blogging

WriteFreely is an open source platform designed to create a writing space on the web. It offers a minimalist, distraction-free environment tailored for writers who want to focus solely on their craft without unnecessary distractions like news feeds or notifications. The platform is lightweight and easy to install, making it accessible for anyone from individual bloggers to large communities of writers. With federation via ActivityPub, WriteFreely allows you to reach a broader audience across the fediverse, including Mastodon and Pleroma users. It’s built to be resource-efficient, even capable of running on a Raspberry Pi, ensuring that your server’s resources are used optimally.

• Fast, Auto-Saving Editor: Quickly jot down and publish your thoughts with a responsive, auto-saving editor.
• Easy Installation: Written in Go, WriteFreely can be installed by simply running a binary, with no other dependencies required.
• Community Building: Host your own community of writers and interact with the decentralized social web via ActivityPub.
• Mature & Stable: With eight years of development, WriteFreely reliably powers over 450,000 blogs.
• Distraction-Free Writing: Enjoy a clean, minimalist interface without news feeds, notifications, or likes.
• Federation via ActivityPub: Expand your reach by allowing users on ActivityPub-enabled services to follow and share your posts.
• Resource-Efficient: Capable of running on minimal hardware, including Raspberry Pi, making it easy on your server.

WriteFreely is built around the core idea of providing a clean and efficient writing environment. It’s ideal for writers who want to focus on their content while also having the ability to build and interact with a community. The platform’s ease of installation and resource efficiency make it a versatile choice for various users, from individual bloggers to large-scale communities.