diaspora*

Spec sheet

Product

diaspora* describes itself as a privacy-aware, distributed, open-source social network.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

API

The project’s release notes announce official support for building applications on top of the diaspora* API.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The project directs users to FAQs and community discussions and support for questions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository identifies the software license as AGPL-3.0.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Audience controls

The diaspora* HQ page says aspects let users choose who can see what they share.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pod.diaspora.software

Chat integration

The project’s release notes say the XMPP chat integration was removed because it was unfinished and lacked a clear continued purpose.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Custom domain

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com

Data use

The diaspora* HQ page says diaspora* does not use user data for purposes beyond connecting and sharing with others.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pod.diaspora.software

Federated network

diaspora* is described as a distributed social network, and diaspora* HQ identifies itself as part of its federated network.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pod.diaspora.software

Hosted use

Users can join the network through one of its connected servers without installing the software.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Identity

The diaspora* HQ page says users can choose who they want to be and how much personal information to share.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pod.diaspora.software

Moderation tools

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com

Security reporting

The project’s repository links to instructions for responsibly reporting a security vulnerability.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Self-hosting

The project provides installation guides for people who want to run diaspora* on their own server.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Community Platforms#99 of 1267.4