Connect with developers, get support, share your implementations, and help shape the future of self-hosted social networking.
SocialApparatus is a powerful, open-source social network platform that you can self-host on your own servers. It gives you all the features of major social networks while keeping you in complete control of your data.
Built on the TALL stack (Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Laravel, Livewire), it's designed for developers who want a solid foundation for building community-driven applications.
Whether you're building an internal company network, a niche community platform, or the next big social app - SocialApparatus gives you the tools to make it happen.
composer create-project socialapparatus/socialapparatus
git clone https://github.com/mrshanebarron/socialapparatus.git
Connect with fellow developers, get help, and contribute to the project.
Ask questions, troubleshoot issues, and get help from experienced developers who know the codebase.
Propose new features, discuss implementation approaches, and help shape the roadmap.
Share what you've built with SocialApparatus and inspire others with your implementations.
Submit pull requests, fix bugs, and add features. Every contribution makes the platform better.
Improve your Laravel, Livewire, and full-stack skills by working with a real-world codebase.
Connect with other developers, find collaborators, and build relationships in the community.
A complete social networking toolkit out of the box.
Rich profiles with avatars, bios, and custom fields
Text, images, videos with rich interactions
Real-time private and group messaging
Public and private community groups
Create and manage community events
Real-time in-app and email notifications
Full moderation and management tools
Customizable themes and branding
Join the community, contribute to the project, or just say hello. We're building something great together.