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I am slowly coming back. I know #Fedilab has issues and still needs improvements, but this is endless work.
That's why it is important for me to step back from issues and focus on a big new feature.
I think working on the #Pixelfed API will give me that satisfaction.

The export/import feature in #Fedilab was built long ago. It was meant as a temporary file, to be deleted once the data has been imported.
It's handy because you get all your data back (settings) and you're already logged in.

But the main issue is that both devices share the same token, which breaks push notifications (only one device will receive them).

The quick fix: just log in on the second device to create a new token and register for push notifications again. I will improve this.

#FediHood should be easy to use, with a very simple interface. It fully uses #ActivityPub and is compatible with the #Mastodon API (tested with #Fedilab). It will of course bring extra endpoints related to how it works. The project reuses the combined work from #HolosSocial and #PawFed.

Here are some screenshots of the Web UI.

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For #Fedilab, I first check the crash reports I get by email, and what Marco has prioritized from user feedback.
I would like to add #FediHood support, but Fedilab still has urgent bugs to fix first. It is planned though.

RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/117078460930346514

I built #FediHood on the #Mastodon API, so you can connect your account with any Mastodon-compatible app, such as #Fedilab.
Fedilab will soon support the extra features at the heart of the project: finding people nearby by city via #OSM, and using #E2EE DMs.

#Fedilab 3.43.2 has been published.

This release fixes several crashes and memory issues, keeps drafts when the app restarts or the theme changes, and improves the timeline position when coming back.

Full release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.43.2

Concerning #Fedilab issues, I am currently working with Marco on those flagged as high priority. https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/issues?q=&type=all&sort=relevance&labels=2021215&state=open
I am still closely watching crash reports. The idea is not to work on new features while annoying bugs remain unfixed.

As an open source dev for years, I'd like to share how grateful I am for your long support.

Especially to the people who support my work on #Fedilab and might worry when they see me working on another project.
I'll never step back from the Fedilab project.

Working directly on Fediverse projects just makes me freer and not dependent on an API. I somehow need that, but I won't give up where you expect regular updates.

RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/117095740060037054

Tom, the creator of @apps and @HolosSocial has started a new project:
It's called Fedihood
https://FediHood.social

It connects people by location, and topic, so you can find people near you by topic.

You can find me there too: @joergi

#feDIVERSE #fedihood #fedi #HoloSocial #fedilab

I'll publish the source code of #FediHood under AGPL, then I'll go back to #Fedilab, with priority to bug reports and enhancements. FediHood support isn't a priority for the app right now.

I will finish #FediHood by adding device verification and key sharing for #E2EE. Currently, if you switch from a computer to a smartphone, you only see encrypted messages.
Once it's done, I will go back to #Fedilab.

#Fedilab 3.43.4 has been published. It mostly fixes bugs and adds enhancements flagged as high priority.

Full release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.43.4

PS: The Google APK is attached, with their restrictions removed.

For devs who build apps on the #Mastodon API, I have started to document the dedicated endpoints for #FediHood. The common Mastodon endpoints are already supported.

https://fedihood.social/api-docs

Of course, these will be added to #Fedilab

Dropping the Google version of the app was a pleasure. I could finally remove all their restrictions:

- Register an account with #Fedilab
- Donation links
- Hard-coded filters for #PeerTube containing "download" and "YouTube"

The APK that I attach to release notes is signed with the same key, so Play users can install it over their current version.

I know Google is the best way to be known, but it has a price I am no longer willing to pay.

You can ask us questions about #Fedilab here by mentioning this account. We can answer in English, German (Marco) or French (Tom), and we will do our best.
However, we can't track issues here, so the best way is to open a ticket on #Codeberg: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/issues

I spent a lot of time fixing bugs in #Fedilab, but what features are you missing the most?

RE: https://mastodon.world/@HurricaneWeasel/117297723111116308

For the reverse timeline in #Fedilab, I should thank you for your patience.
At one point, I even thought I would not manage to make it work smoothly with all the options Fedilab offers.
Each time I fixed one issue, I was creating another one.

If you have an app that relies on alternative frontends such as #Invidious, #Nitter and others, it's often hard to maintain a list of instances. I had that problem with #UntrackMe and #CastLab, so a CI job now runs every day to maintain a list of available instances.

I might add support for this to #Fedilab.

Source: https://git.holos.social/tom79/untrackme-rules/

Raw list of available frontends:
https://git.holos.social/tom79/untrackme-rules/raw/branch/main/payload.json

Currently, #PeerTube links open in the browser instead of the app. The next release of #Fedilab will fix this and improve playback: the video is attached to the message with its preview, and the player supports m3u8 (HLS).

People who love photography in the #Fediverse are probably already aware of #Vernissage, an open source photo-sharing project.

It has its own API, but like I did with #Misskey a few months ago, I think I could bring it to #Fedilab.
The idea is to support its endpoints and map the responses to what the app already uses, especially since Fedilab has a media-only view.

What do you think?

#Fedilab has left the Google Play Store.

You can update your Google version manually using the APK files attached to the release notes.

For automatic updates shortly after the release, I recommend switching to Fedilab's custom F-Droid repository.

See how to do that in the next message of this thread.

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RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/117198010276653863

#Fedilab, all other apps and my dev account are officially off Google. I submitted the form and unpublished everything.

#Fedilab 3.44.0 has been published!

You can now preview messages before posting. Home filters (long press on the tab) are now also available for local, public and list timelines. This version also includes several fixes, such as large gaps in the home timeline. If you still have issues, a tool lets you share anonymized data to help find what went wrong.

Full release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.44.0

Currently DMs no longer work for #Pixelfed with #Fedilab. There was a breaking change in the API. I am waiting to get more details before adding this new behavior to the app. Thanks for your patience.