Madblog is a lightweight blogging engine that converts Markdown folders into federated blogs with native Fediverse and IndieWeb support. The new release adds ActivityPub federation, allowing blogs to interact with Mastodon, Pleroma, and other Fediverse platforms. It enables simple blogging with text files while supporting features like Webmentions, tags, and moderation without databases or JavaScript.
Background
Traditional blogging platforms often require complex setups with databases and plugins, while decentralized publishing has gained traction through protocols like ActivityPub. Developers have been seeking simpler, more open alternatives to mainstream platforms.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Mar 10, 2026 at 08:55 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10