- Comes with [Docker](#docker), [Kubernetes](#kubernetes).
- Live-updating Comment threads.
- Full vote scores `(+/-)` like old reddit.
- Moderation abilities.
@ -42,6 +41,7 @@ For a link aggregator, this means a user registered on one server can subscribe
The overall goal is to create an easily self-hostable, decentralized alternative to reddit and other link aggregators, outside of their corporate control and meddling.
Each lemmy server can set its own moderation policy; appointing site-wide admins, and community moderators to keep out the trolls, and foster a healthy, non-toxic environment where all can feel comfortable contributing.
## Why's it called Lemmy?
- Lead singer from [motorhead](https://invidio.us/watch?v=pWB5JZRGl0U).
- The old school [video game](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemmings_(video_game)>).
@ -49,7 +49,17 @@ Each lemmy server can set its own moderation policy; appointing site-wide admins
- The [furry rodents](http://sunchild.fpwc.org/lemming-the-little-giant-of-the-north/).
Made with [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org), [Actix](https://actix.rs/), [Inferno](https://www.infernojs.org), [Typescript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/) and [Diesel](http://diesel.rs/).
## Usage
## Install
### Docker
Make sure you have both docker and docker-compose installed.
```
git clone https://github.com/dessalines/lemmy
cd lemmy
./docker_update.sh # This pulls the newest version, builds and runs it
```
and goto http://localhost:8536
### Kubernetes
#### Requirements
- Local or remote Kubernetes cluster, i.e. [`minikube`](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-minikube/)
@ -75,17 +85,7 @@ skaffold dev -p lemmy--dev
```
Now go to http://localhost:4444. It automatically proxies to localhost, both if the cluster is local or remote; it also hot-reloads the UI and automatically recompiles and restarts the server.
### Docker
Make sure you have both docker and docker-compose installed.
```
git clone https://github.com/dessalines/lemmy
cd lemmy
./docker_update.sh # This pulls the newest version, builds and runs it
```
and goto http://localhost:8536
### Native
### Local Development
#### Requirements
- [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/)
- [Yarn](https://yarnpkg.com/en/)
@ -112,7 +112,6 @@ and goto http://localhost:8536
- [Ranking Algorithm](docs/ranking.md)
## Support
Lemmy is free, open-source software, meaning no advertising, monetizing, or venture capital, ever. Your donations directly support full-time development of the project.
- [Support on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/dessalines).