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Spec score 8.0 #71 of 125 in Blogging Platforms

Spec sheet

What it does
OpenQuill is a self-hosted blogging platform for developers and writers that supports multiple users managing separate blogs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Purpose
OpenQuill is a self-hosted blogging platform for developers and writers that lets multiple users create and manage blogs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Deployment
The README documents hosting with Docker and Docker Compose or manual installation using Node.js and PostgreSQL.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The published documentation lists no third-party integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The README directs users to GitHub issues for bugs and feature requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The repository states that OpenQuill is open source under the MIT license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Administration
Administrative controls cover user and content management.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
API and SDKs
The README mentions an API security secret but documents no public API endpoints, SDKs or developer API reference.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Autosave
The editor automatically saves drafts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Blog customization
Each blog can have its own description, tags and hero image.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Configuration
Environment variables include authentication secret, API route secret, port, database URL, base URL, signup control and PostgreSQL credentials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Database tooling
Manual setup initializes the database with Prisma db push and generates Prisma client code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Demo
A public demo is hosted at openquill.zachl.tech and the README supplies demo credentials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Development status
The README lists customizable blog URL slugs, newsletter capability, and code syntax highlighting among development priorities.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Docker deployment
Docker and Docker Compose are supported for installation and updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation depth
Documentation consists of a README covering features, Docker setup, manual setup, configuration, contribution guidance and license terms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Drafts
Posts can be saved as drafts before publication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Drafts and autosave
Users can save posts as drafts, and drafts are saved automatically.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Image management
The editor supports drag-and-drop image uploads and alt text.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Image uploads
The platform supports drag-and-drop image uploads with alt text.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
License rights
The MIT license permits use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing and sale subject to retaining the notice.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: custom URLs
Custom blog URL slugs are listed as unfinished work; URLs currently use the blog title.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: Docker setup
The maintainer describes the Docker setup as needing improvement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: editor collaboration
Live synchronization between multiple tabs or sessions is listed as unfinished.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: hidden blogs
Per-user blog hiding is listed as a future development priority rather than a documented current feature.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: image paste
Copy-and-paste image support in the editor is listed as planned work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: newsletters
Newsletter subscriptions and SMTP delivery are listed as planned functionality.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: pagination
Blog pagination is listed as a future optimization for home-page loading.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: syntax highlighting
Code syntax highlighting in rendered posts is listed as a future task.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker identity
GitHub identifies the maintainer as Zachary Lopez under the username ZachLTech.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker interests
The maintainer profile lists full-stack development, self-hosting, IT, artificial intelligence and data science as interests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker profile
The maintainer profile lists 60 public repositories, 46 followers and 112 accounts followed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker website update
The maintainer's personal site identifies Zachary Lopez as a computer engineer and software developer and says it was updated in July 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zachl.tech
Manual installation
Manual development setup uses Node.js 18 or newer, PostgreSQL and Git.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Markdown editor
Posts are written in Markdown and include a live preview.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Multi-user support
One installation can host multiple blogs for multiple users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Profiles
User profiles can include a customizable avatar and website links.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Repository activity
The GitHub repository shows 61 commits, zero issues, zero pull requests and zero forks at the time checked.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Repository popularity
GitHub shows three stars and one watcher for OpenQuill.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
Manual installation requires Node.js v18 or higher, PostgreSQL, and Git.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Responsive design
The interface is described as responsive and designed to work on all devices.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Responsive interface
The project describes its interface as responsive across devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security configuration
The configuration includes AUTH_SECRET for authentication security and API_ROUTE_SECRET for API security.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security documentation
The project exposes separate authentication and API-route secrets and allows operators to set a database password, but publishes no formal security or compliance program.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Self-hosting
OpenQuill is designed to run on infrastructure controlled by the operator rather than as a hosted SaaS service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Signup control
An ALLOW_SIGNUPS setting can disable signups on an instance.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
User profiles
Profiles can include an avatar and website links and are customizable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

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OpenQuill Free Self-hosted multi-user blog platform · Docker or manual installation Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

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