Welcome to SocialDocs
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We're excited to launch SocialDocs — the comprehensive developer resource for ActivityPub, Mastodon, and the Fediverse.
Our Mission
Building for the Fediverse should be accessible to every developer. Whether you're creating a new social platform, adding federation to an existing app, or just curious about how it all works, SocialDocs aims to be your go-to resource.
What You'll Find Here
- Getting Started Guides: From "What is the Fediverse?" to building your first ActivityPub server
- Protocol Specifications: Deep dives into ActivityPub, ActivityStreams, WebFinger, and HTTP Signatures
- Implementation Guides: Step-by-step tutorials for common tasks
- API Reference: Complete documentation for object types, activities, and endpoints
- Ecosystem Directory: Overview of server software, libraries, and tools
- Developer Tools: Validators, inspectors, and testing resources
Contributing
SocialDocs is open source and community-driven. We welcome contributions from everyone:
- Found an error? Open an issue
- Want to add content? Check our contribution guide
- Have feedback? Reach out on the Fediverse
Join the Community
- SocialHub Forum - ActivityPub discussions
- Fediverse Developers - Developer community
- W3C Social CG - Standards development
Let's build the open social web together!