Misskey
Decentralized app-like microblogging server/SNS for the Fediverse, using the ActivityPub protocol like GNU social and Mastodon.
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 81% of tracked projects; popularity more than 81%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 11k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 2026.9.1 · 23 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Nodejs, Docker |
Is Misskey actively maintained?
Misskey is under active development: 1091 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 132 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
Activity is accelerating: the last quarter carried 94% more commits than the one before it.
The most recent tagged release, 2026.9.1, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 40 projects we track in Communication - Social Networks and Forums, Misskey ranks #4 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What Misskey actually does
Misskey is a self-hosted microblogging platform designed for the Fediverse. It enables users to publish short status updates, interact with others, and connect with external networks via the ActivityPub protocol.
Best fit: This is a suitable choice for administrators wanting to join the wider Fediverse with an alternative microblogging interface.
Worth knowing: Federated social platforms require ongoing moderation of remote content and management of peer-to-peer delivery queues, which can increase administrative overhead.
Deployment notes
Deployment typically involves running the application via Docker behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination, alongside persistent volumes for application data and a database.
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