Known Open Source Platform
Known is a powerful open source social publishing engine designed for individuals and developers who seek full control over their online presence. With Known, you can host your site on their service or install it on your own server, allowing for extensive customization and extension to meet specific needs.
Key Features
- Self-Hosting: Run Known on your own server for complete control over your data and privacy.
- Customizable: Easily redesign and build on top of the core platform using object-oriented code and best practices.
- Modern Web Standards: Supports HTML5, CSS3, Microformats 2, ActivityStreams, RSS, Webmentions, and IndieWeb technologies.
- Developer-Friendly: Offers comprehensive developer documentation, a full API, and a plugin/theme ecosystem available on GitHub.
- Community Engagement: Join a vibrant community through mailing lists, IRC channels, and Open Collective contributions.
Use Cases
- Personal Publishing: Ideal for bloggers, creators, and individuals looking to establish a personal online space without relying on third-party platforms.
- Developer Projects: Perfect for developers who want a flexible base to build custom social tools or integrate with other systems.
- IndieWeb Enthusiasts: Supports IndieWeb principles, enabling users to own their data and connect with a decentralized web community.
Known requires Apache Web Server with mod_rewrite, PHP 7, and MySQL or MongoDB, making it accessible for most standard web hosting environments.
