🎉 Patchwork Web App v1.0.0 - Initial Release
Release Date: October 8, 2025
Repository: patchwork-hub/patchwork-web-app
We're excited to announce the initial release of Patchwork Web App - a powerful, white-label social media platform built on Mastodon's open-source foundation, designed to empower organizations with their own branded social media experience.
🌟 What is Patchwork?
Patchwork is a revolutionary social media app that puts control back in the hands of communities and organizations. Built around your content and community, Patchwork connects you with a global movement of activists and pioneers working for social change.
🎯 Key Philosophy
- No toxic algorithms - Healthy, human-led content curation
- Community-controlled - By the people, for the people
- Open source - Transparent and customizable
- Interoperable - Connect with Mastodon, Pixelfed, Bluesky, and beyond
✨ Major Features
👥 Social Features
- Posts & Interactions: Create, share, like, and boost content
- Direct Messaging: Private conversations and group chats
- Follow System: Connect with users across the Fediverse
- Hashtag Support: Discover and organize content with hashtags
- Poll Creation: Engage communities with interactive polls
🔍 Discovery & Search
- Explore Communities: Discover new channels and collections
- User Search: Find and connect with like-minded individuals
- Hashtag Exploration: Browse trending topics and discussions
- Content Filtering: Customize your feed experience
📱 Rich Media Support
- Image Sharing: Upload and share photos with your community
- Video Content: Share video content with your followers
- Link Previews: Rich previews for shared links
- Custom Emojis: Express yourself with community-specific emojis
🌐 Multi-Platform Integration
- Social Media Links: Connect your X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, Twitch, and Patreon profiles
- Cross-Platform Sharing: Share content across different social networks
🔒 Security & Privacy
- Secure Authentication: OAuth-based login system
- Privacy Controls: Granular privacy settings for posts and profiles
- Content Filtering: Block unwanted content and users
🌍 Internationalization
- Multi-language support with i18next
- 8 supported languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (BR), Burmese
- RTL support for right-to-left languages
- Dynamic language switching
Join us in building the future of social media - one that's controlled by the people, for the people! 🌟
This release represents our commitment to healthy social media, community empowerment, and open-source values. Thank you for being part of the Patchwork community!