Transform your inbox into a publishing powerhouse with revolutionary email-powered blogging.
Tarzan revolutionizes content creation by turning every email you send into a beautifully rendered blog post. Built with cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to simplicity, Tarzan empowers creators to publish content effortlessly while maintaining complete control over their data and infrastructure.
- ✨ Why Choose Tarzan?
- 🚀 Key Features
- 🚀 Quick Start
- ⚙️ Configuration
- 📧 Email Integration
- 🎨 Customization
- 🤝 Community & Support
- 📈 Performance & Reliability
- 🔄 Migration & Vendor Freedom
- 📱 Modern Web Standards
- 🏗️ Architecture
- 📄 License
- 🎯 What's Next?
Simply send an email to your configured domain, and watch as Tarzan transforms it into a polished blog post. No complex interfaces, no learning curves—just pure, intuitive content creation.
Your content, your rules. Tarzan is completely self-hostable with no vendor lock-in, ensuring your valuable content remains under your complete control.
Built with Go and powered by native SQLite, Tarzan delivers exceptional speed and efficiency, making your blog blazingly fast for both you and your readers.
Experience exceptional styling and UI with beautiful colors and responsive design that adapts seamlessly across all devices and screen sizes.
- Single Binary Deployment: Entire application packaged in one compiled binary with all batteries included
- No Dynamic Dependencies: Perfect for air-gapped environments and secure deployments
- 12-Factor App Compliance: Highly configurable and cloud-native ready
- Docker Support: Containerized with native Docker Compose support - deploy with one command
- PWA Ready: Install as a Progressive Web App on any desktop or mobile device
- Go Backend: Ultra-fast, minimal dependencies, exceptional performance
- Vue.js Frontend: Modern, component-based UI compiled with Vite into minified static assets
- SQLite Native: Local data storage with configurable database location
- TailwindCSS: Future-proof styling with extensive customization capabilities
- RSS & Sitemap: Built-in support for content syndication and SEO
- Oxlint Integration: Blazingly fast ESLint alternative for superior code quality and performance
- Pre-commit Hooks: Comprehensive automated checks ensuring consistent code formatting, security, and maintainability
- Basic Authentication: Secure webhook endpoints with configurable credentials
- Inbound Email Processing: Seamless integration with Postmark's inbound email system
- SEO Optimized: Configurable SEO settings (create your own robots.txt)
- Apache 2.0 License: OSI-approved permissive licensing
- Professional CI/CD: State-of-the-art pipeline with cosign-signed releases
- Zero Vulnerabilities: Kubescape security scans on every commit ensure container images & compiled binaries remain vulnerability-free
- Exceptional Code Organization: DRY, KISS principles with dependency injection
- Long-term Maintainability: Static typing, separation of concerns, modular architecture
Get Tarzan running in seconds with our one-command deployment:
curl -o .env https://raw.githubusercontent.com/meysam81/tarzan/main/.env.example
curl -o docker-compose.yml https://raw.githubusercontent.com/meysam81/tarzan/main/compose.yml
# modify the .env as desired
docker compose up -dYour blog will be accessible at http://localhost:8000
docker run -d \
--name tarzan \
-p 8000:8000 \
-v tarzan-data:/data \
ghcr.io/meysam81/tarzan:latestDownload the latest release for your platform:
# Linux/macOS
curl -L https://github.com/meysam81/tarzan/releases/latest/download/tarzan_linux_amd64.tar.gz | tar xz
./tarzan
# Windows
# Download from GitHub releases pageTarzan includes official Kubernetes deployment manifests that are security-hardened for production environments:
# tarzan/kustomization.yml
resources:
- https://github.com/meysam81/tarzan//deploy/k8s?ref=v1.0.0&timeout=2m
namespace: defaultAnd then apply this resource:
kubectl apply -k ./tarzan/The Kubernetes deployment includes:
- Security-hardened containers: Non-root user, read-only filesystem, dropped capabilities
- Health checks: Configurable liveness and readiness probes
- Resource management: Optimized for efficient cluster resource usage
- Persistent storage: Configurable PVC for data persistence
- Production-ready: Rolling updates with zero-downtime deployment strategy
Tarzan follows 12-factor app principles for maximum flexibility:
# Basic configuration
export TARZAN_PORT=8000
export TARZAN_BASE__URL=https://yourdomain.com
export TARZAN_AUTH_USERNAME=your-username
export TARZAN_AUTH_PASSWORD=your-secure-password
# Advanced options
export TARZAN_DIR_DB=/path/to/database.db
export TARZAN_DIR_STORAGE=/path/to/attachmentsConfigure your domain's MX record to point to Postmark's inbound servers:
- Set MX Record: Point your domain to
inbound.postmarkapp.com - Configure Webhook: Set your Tarzan instance as the webhook endpoint
- Start Publishing: Send emails to your domain and watch them become blog posts
For detailed setup instructions, visit our Email Integration Guide
Tarzan's beautiful interface is built with TailwindCSS, making customization straightforward:
- Modify color schemes and typography
- Adjust responsive breakpoints
- Customize component layouts
- Add your brand identity
- Community Chat: Join our Zulip Server for real-time support
- Issues: Report bugs or request features on GitHub
Love Tarzan? Consider supporting continued development:
Your support helps maintain this project and develop new features that benefit the entire community.
- Sub-millisecond Response Times: Go's efficiency meets SQLite's speed
- Minimal Resource Usage: Runs efficiently on modest hardware
- Air-Gap Compatible: No external dependencies
- Automated Testing: Comprehensive CI/CD with release automation
- Production Ready: Battle-tested in real-world deployments
Tarzan believes in data portability and vendor freedom:
- Export your content in multiple formats
- SQLite database ensures easy data access
- No proprietary formats or lock-in mechanisms
- Migrate to/from other platforms effortlessly
- Progressive Web App: Install and use like a native application
- Responsive Design: Perfect experience across all device types
- Accessibility: WCAG compliant with screen reader support
- Modern JavaScript: ES6+ with optimal browser compatibility
Tarzan's architecture prioritizes maintainability and extensibility:
┌─────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ Vue.js SPA │ │ Go HTTP Server │ │ SQLite Database│
│ (TailwindCSS) │◄──►│ │◄──►│ (Local File) │
└─────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌──────────────────┐ │
└─────────────►│ Static Assets │◄────────────┘
│ (Embedded) │
└──────────────────┘
Tarzan is proudly open source under the Apache License 2.0. This OSI-approved license ensures maximum freedom for both personal and commercial use while maintaining attribution to the original creators.
- Plugin System: Extensible architecture for community contributions
- Multi-language Support: Internationalization for global audiences
- Advanced Theming: Visual theme marketplace and customization tools
- Enhanced Analytics: Detailed insights into content performance
Ready to revolutionize your blogging experience?
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