Pixelfed¶
Description¶
Pixelfed is a decentralized image-sharing platform that champions creativity and privacy. It offers a secure, community-driven alternative to centralized social networks by enabling federated communication and seamless content sharing through a modern web interface.
Overview¶
This Docker Compose deployment automates the installation and operation of a Pixelfed instance.
Features¶
Decentralized Content Sharing: Empower users to share photos and visual content across an interoperable, federated network with enhanced privacy controls.
Modern, Responsive Web Interface: Access an intuitive and adaptive UI for effortless browsing, administration, and content management.
Robust Scalability & Performance: Leverage integrated Redis caching and a reliable database (MariaDB or PostgreSQL) for smooth scaling and high performance.
Flexible Configuration: Customize cache sizes, domain settings, and authentication options via environment variables and templated configuration files.
Maintenance & Administration Tools: Built-in CLI and web-app-based tools to clear caches, manage the database, and monitor application health.
Single Sign-On (SSO) / OpenID Connect (OIDC): Seamless integration with external identity providers for centralized authentication.