Endpoints Overview
ActivityPub defines several endpoints for federation and client interaction.
Core Endpoints
Endpoint Reference
| Endpoint | Method | Purpose | Auth Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| WebFinger | GET | Actor discovery | No |
| Actor | GET | Fetch profile | No* |
| Inbox | POST | Receive activities | HTTP Signature |
| Outbox | GET | List activities | No |
| Outbox | POST | Create (C2S) | OAuth |
| Followers | GET | List followers | Varies |
| Following | GET | List following | Varies |
*Requires Accept header for content negotiation
Required vs Optional
Required for Federation:
- WebFinger - Actor discovery
- Actor endpoint - Profile data
- Inbox - Receiving activities
Recommended:
- Outbox - Activity history
- Shared Inbox - Efficient delivery
- Followers/Following - Social graph