Loops first release is coming soon, but that doesn't mean I haven't been working on other things, like Pixelfed.

@matlfb and myself have redesigned and refactored the Pixelfed web interface for a better user experience.

It will be available next month ✨

#pixelfed #loops

The Loops app needs to be updated to support other instances, but I have built a gorgeous web frontend that will serve your communities in the meantime.

I'm just wrapping up a few things, and will post more updates shortly 😉

#loops #loopsLaunch

I'm not engaging with that, rather finish preparing Loops for the big v1 launch!

Build the best alternative and let the people pick 😎

#loops

Many people are waiting for a competent TikTok alternative. One that is free from corporate control, privacy concerns, blatant censorship or excessive ads.

This is where Loops comes in. Version 1.0 is coming soon. It’s federated & self-hostable.

I plan on making a video about it once v1.0 drops. Thanks to @dansup for his excellent work!

#Loops #selfhosting #fediverse

Loops will be ready to self host very soon, these are the server requirements:

PHP 8.3+
Mysql 8+
Redis
FFmpeg 4.5+
imagemagick/libvips
node + npm

And yes, a dockerfile will be shipped in the first release ✨

#loops

Taking extra time on the Loops launch was the right call!

The lessons from Pixelfed + all your feedback have been invaluable.

Result?

Loops will be incredibly straightforward to set up and run, with an admin dashboard that makes moderation and customization a breeze 🚀

Almost ready to ship!

#loops

February 1st marked Global Switch Day -A celebration of the Fediverse and a chance to move away from corporate social media.

I reflected on platforms like Mastodon, PeerTube, PixelFed, and Loops. If you’ve ever thought about making the switch, now’s the time.

Reply via your timeline 🌀
https://new.vex.blue/articles/2025/02/01/global-switch-day

#Fediverse#SwitchDay #Mastodon#PeerTube#PixelFed#Loops#DecentralisedWeb #ActivityPub

I spent way too much time on those lotr toots, but I did have a productive evening wrapping up the admin dashboard too.

Loops will be lit, and I can't wait for you to see how dang easy it is to deploy 😎

#loops

The beacons are lit! Loops calls for aid!

Frontend gallops like Shadowfax
Backend swings like Gimli
For You Algo watches like Sauron
Federation rides like the Rohirrim

At dawn, we deploy to production and free all middle earth source code from the shadows!

#loops #lotr

One does not simply build a federated TikTok...

The Fellowship of the Four:

1. Frontend (the brave Hobbit carrying the UX burden)

2. Backend (the wise Wizard wielding server magic)

3. For You Algo (the mysterious Ranger who knows the way)

4. Federation (the noble Elf uniting all realms)

They have a cave troll.
We have http signatures.

#loops #fediverse

Four Rings of Code were forged in the fires of development:

One Frontend, fair and bright, for the users to see
One Backend, strong and deep, where the data sleeps
One Algorithm, swift and true, to guide what you view
One Federation, to bind them all, and in the fediverse... free them

#loops

Managing your Loops instance should feel effortless.

That's why the admin dashboard has smart search (with modifiers!), intuitive sorting, and instant updates. Change your branding, moderate content, manage users - all without touching a config file.

Your changes deploy instantly. Because your time matters.

#loops

Loops now has a functional api, web app and admin dashboard, just needs a bit of polish and we can ship v1

#loops #fediverse

I'll be giving out stickers at https://fedicon.ca ✨

#pixelfed #loops #sup