RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/115668421926380872
The #Holos app will soon be available along with its source code. We're opening a first testing phase for Android users on our relay server https://holos.social - we'll send invitation links to create an account. iOS will follow later. Spots are limited to around 20 testers. If you want to test an app that runs its own ActivityPub server, feel free to contact and follow @HolosSocial
Concerning custom emojis, the instance owner will manage them, but each user will be able to upload ten emojis (number customizable by the admin).
They can be automatically validated or require admin approval first. They can be moderated at any time.
We could also add personal emojis on your mobile server. Unlike your posts, which stay visible through relay caching when offline, these emojis would only display when you're online.
One perk of running your own instance on your phone with #Holos, you control your custom emojis. The relay can offer some, but you're free to use your own. Import them from other instances or upload your own. When composing, you can filter and search through them easily.
Tomorrow we'll release a new #Holos version that fixes notification filtering and the mentions bug. The counter bug will also be resolved. Thanks for the feedback!
We're building something for the Fediverse. #Holos
ActivityPub running on your phone. Your own server, your data stored locally. A relay handles your stable identity when you're offline.
One account, all formats. Short text, long articles, photos, videos. The UI adapts to your mood. Switch between text mode, photo grid, video feed, article editor based on what you feel like sharing.
Same network, same followers.
Early stages, but the foundation is solid. We wanted to share the progress.
RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/115572783993063223
We created a dedicated Mastodon account for the #Holos project. We will publish updates on @HolosSocial
For those who will choose to run their own relay server with #Holos, you will have proper tools to manage it.
Real-time monitoring with live metrics and graphs. Handle moderation reports from other instances with a full queue system. Block domains, manage your team, control registrations, and moderate users when needed.
Run it for yourself, your family and friends, or open it to everyone - you stay in control.
RE: https://holos.social/users/tom79/statuses/1764349767880-7kb7yq
The very first federated post from #Holos, sent directly from a phone running its own ActivityPub server. Posts are served from the phone when online, and cached on the relay when offline (with user-controlled TTL).
We've been getting asked a lot lately: why #Holos?
Your social data stays on your device. You own it, it's private, you decide what happens with it. This unlocks powerful local tools that shared servers can't offer. Since ActivityPub does not lock you into one format, we take full advantage. Same account, but the interface can change in a tap. Text feed, photo grid, video player. One identity, your rules. That's our goal, and we're getting closer every day.
#Holos is progressing nicely. The mobile app now receives all notifications from the Fediverse, follows and unfollows work properly, and you can compose posts. The menu gives access to lists, bookmarks, filters and followed tags. Display settings offer different view modes depending on what you want to browse, all from a single account. Relay server code will be available in a few days. Feel free to bother @holos_dev, it's there for testing.
We've created a "How it works" page explaining the relay server, mobile app, and how they work together. Check it out to see how #Holos works!
Sorry, we're a bit behind on our release schedule. We still have a bug with mentions that will be fixed tomorrow.
However, we've introduced a complete cloud backup system. You can connect to NextCloud/WebDAV or any S3-compatible storage.
New update for #Holos beta testers:
- Fixed bug with mentions
- Fixed Local Timeline
- Fixed DM
- Export/Sync data (local + cloud)
- Customize theme
- Other minor fixes
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/pZAsW8NRQKrcLc5
New #Holos release for beta testers with several fixes:
- All timeline and mention bugs should be fixed
- Post in Markdown
- Language picker with filter when composing
- Replace social media URLs with privacy-friendly frontends (Invidious, etc.)
- Rebuild your database from your inbox in settings
...
(more to discover)
=> Next step: Speed up the sync batch process.
We released the source code of the #Holos app: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Holos-App/
@HolosSocial
#Holos detects ActivityPub message types and adapts the display accordingly. For example, event posts highlight event-specific data like dates, location, and description.
New release for #Holos (beta-4)
Improvements
- Faster app startup and sync
- Faster thread loading when opening from notifications
- Data export now includes full activity history
- Booster names display correctly for all Mastodon users
Bug Fixes
- GIF keyboard now preserves reply context
- Like and boost counters persist correctly after navigating away
- Interactions between users on the same server now work properly
- Consistent mention formatting in posts
New release for #Holos (beta-5):
- Push notifications now working with UnifiedPush/Sunup
- DMs no longer incorrectly shown as mentions
- Replies include all mentioned people
- Fixed display and voting on polls
- Likes/boosts/replies counts now update correctly
- Quotes now display correctly
- Backups can now run in background and be saved directly to device
- Database cleanup options to reduce backup size
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/yoQS2AwWHe2mjHb
Every day, #Holos proves you can run your own ActivityPub server on your phone. We approached the problem differently: instead of copying existing platforms, you're in control. No imposed style - not Twitter-like, Instagram-like, or YouTube-like. Enjoy everything the Fediverse offers and contribute your way.
#Holos currently limits posts to 4 media attachments, 4 poll options, and disallows polls with media to match Mastodon's UI. However, these restrictions don't exist in ActivityPub itself. We'll be removing these artificial limits soon. Other servers (Pleroma, Akkoma, Misskey) already support more media, more poll options, and polls with attachments. There's no technical reason to restrict what the protocol explicitly allows.
