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I just discovered why some of my followers from larger #Mastodon instances (like mastodon.social) would mysteriously unfollow me after a while!

A pull request was just merged in Mastodon that fixes a critical bug in their follower synchronization mechanism.

Turns out Mastodon implements the FEP-8fcf specification (Followers collection synchronization across servers), but it expected all followers to be in a single page collection. When followers were split across multiple pages, it would only see the first page and incorrectly remove all followers from subsequent pages!

This explains so much about the strange behavior I've been seeing with #Hollo and other #Fedify-based servers over the past few months. Some people would follow me from large instances, then mysteriously unfollow later without any action on their part.

Thankfully this fix has been marked for backporting, so it should appear in an upcoming patch release rather than waiting for the next major version. Great news for all of us building on #ActivityPub!

This is why I love open source—we can identify, understand, and fix these kinds of interoperability issues together. 😊

Mastodon implements FEP-8fcf: Followers collection synchronization across servers, but requires every identifier to be in a single page.
The reasons for only supporting one page are:

Mastodon must...
GitHubFix follower synchronization mechanism erroneously removing followers from multi-page collections by ClearlyClaire · Pull Request #34272 · mastodon/mastodonBy ClearlyClaire
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Coming soon in #Fedify 1.5.0: Smart fan-out for efficient activity delivery!

After getting feedback about our queue design, we're excited to introduce a significant improvement for accounts with large follower counts.

As we discussed in our previous post, Fedify currently creates separate queue messages for each recipient. While this approach offers excellent reliability and individual retry capabilities, it causes performance issues when sending activities to thousands of followers.

Our solution? A new two-stage “fan-out” approach:

  1. When you call Context.sendActivity(), we'll now enqueue just one consolidated message containing your activity payload and recipient list
  2. A background worker then processes this message and re-enqueues individual delivery tasks

The benefits are substantial:

  • Context.sendActivity() returns almost instantly, even for massive follower counts
  • Memory usage is dramatically reduced by avoiding payload duplication
  • UI responsiveness improves since web requests complete quickly
  • The same reliability for individual deliveries is maintained

For developers with specific needs, we're adding a fanout option with three settings:

  • "auto" (default): Uses fanout for large recipient lists, direct delivery for small ones
  • "skip": Bypasses fanout when you need different payload per recipient
  • "force": Always uses fanout even with few recipients
// Example with custom fanout setting
await ctx.sendActivity(
  { identifier: "alice" },
  recipients,
  activity,
  { fanout: "skip" }  // Directly enqueues individual messages
);

This change represents months of performance testing and should make Fedify work beautifully even for extremely popular accounts!

For more details, check out our docs.

What other #performance optimizations would you like to see in future Fedify releases?

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We've been working on adding custom background task support to #Fedify as planned for version 1.5.0. After diving deeper into implementation, we've realized this is a more substantial undertaking than initially anticipated.

The feature would require significant API changes that would be too disruptive for a minor version update. Therefore, we've decided to postpone this feature to Fedify 2.0.0.

This allows us to:

  • Design a more robust and flexible worker architecture
  • Ensure better integration with existing task queue systems
  • Properly document the new APIs without rushing

We believe this decision will result in a more stable and well-designed feature that better serves your needs. However, some smaller improvements from our work that don't require API changes will still be included in Fedify 1.5.0 or subsequent minor updates.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

If you have specific use cases or requirements for background task support, please share them in our GitHub issue. Your input will help shape this feature for 2.0.0.

NoteWe've decided to postpone custom background task support to Fedify 2.0.0 instead of 1.5.0 as originally planned. This feature requires significant API changes that would be too disruptive for a...
GitHubSupport custom background tasks in worker · Issue #206 · fedify-dev/fedifyBy dahlia

Patch releases for #Fedify versions 1.0.21, 1.1.18, 1.2.18, 1.3.14, and 1.4.7 are now available. These updates address two important bugs across all supported release lines:

  1. Fixed a WebFinger handler bug that prevented matching acct: URIs with port numbers in the host. Thanks to @revathskumar for reporting and debugging the bug!
  2. Resolved server errors that occurred when invalid URLs were passed to the base-url parameter of followers collections.

We recommend all users upgrade to these latest patch versions for improved stability and federation compatibility.

Released on March 20, 2025.


Fixed a bug of WebFinger handler where it had failed to match acct: URIs with a host having a port number. [#218, #219 by Revath S Kumar]


Fixed a server error thrown...
GitHubRelease Fedify 1.0.21 · fedify-dev/fedifyReleased on March 20, 2025. Fixed a bug of WebFinger handler where it had failed to match acct: URIs with a host having a port number. [#218, #219 by Revath S Kumar] Fixed a server error thrown...
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今回、@lqez さんの『我々のコードを求めて』というYouTubeに出演させていただき、#フェディバース#ActivityPub#Fedify#Hollo 等についてお話させていただきました。日本語字幕が用意されていますので、FedifyやHolloの開発秘話などが気になる方はぜひご覧ください!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

()@lqez 님의 《우리의 코드를 찾아서》에 出演(출연)하여 #페디버스, #ActivityPub, #Fedify, #Hollo ()()해 이야기를 나눴습니다. Fedify와 Hollo의 開發(개발) 祕話(비화) 같은 게 궁금하시다면 한 () 보셔도 재밌을지도 모르겠습니다. ㅎㅎㅎ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxR8zscSDo

Is the world in need of a federated Craigslist/Kleinanzeigen platform? I am currently thinking about a project to dig into #fediverse development and learning #golang or stay with #deno and using #fedify.

EDIT: There is already something like that on the fediverse! It's called Flohmarkt. Thanks for the comments mentioning that!
codeberg.org/flohmarkt/flohmar

Summary card of repository flohmarkt/flohmarkt
Codeberg.orgflohmarktfederated decentral classified ad software using activitypub

Got an interesting question today about #Fedify's outgoing #queue design!

Some users noticed we create separate queue messages for each recipient inbox rather than queuing a single message and handling the splitting later. There's a good reason for this approach.

In the #fediverse, server response times vary dramatically—some respond quickly, others slowly, and some might be temporarily down. If we processed deliveries in a single task, the entire batch would be held up by the slowest server in the group.

By creating individual queue items for each recipient:

  • Fast servers get messages delivered promptly
  • Slow servers don't delay delivery to others
  • Failed deliveries can be retried independently
  • Your UI remains responsive while deliveries happen in the background

It's a classic trade-off: we generate more queue messages, but gain better resilience and user experience in return.

This is particularly important in federated networks where server behavior is unpredictable and outside our control. We'd rather optimize for making sure your posts reach their destinations as quickly as possible!

What other aspects of Fedify's design would you like to hear about? Let us know!

BotKit by Fedify

Simple ActivityPub bot framework. A framework for creating your fediverse bots. Using @botkit, you can create standalone ActivityPub bots rather than Mastodon/Misskey bots. Hence, you are free from the constraints of the existing platforms. BotKit is powered by @fedify, a lower-level rock-solid ActivityPub framework.

🐢 botkit.fedify.dev

botkit.fedify.devBotKit by FedifyA framework for creating your ActivityPub bots

【輪読会やってみます!】
#FediLUG :fedilug: 輪読会📖第零弾として #fedify の開発者である
Hong Minhee (洪 民憙) @hongminhee さんの著書『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』の輪読会を行います!

この機会に #Fedify を使用して皆さんで #ActivityPub#TypeScript などの知識を強化しませんか?

本はGitHubから無料で読むことができます:
github.com/dahlia/fedify-micro
参加:
fedilug.connpass.com/event/348

『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』のAsciiDocのソースコード. Contribute to dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja development by creating an account on GitHub.
GitHubGitHub - dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja: 『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』のAsciiDocのソースコード『自分だけのフェディバースのマイクロブログを作ろう!』のAsciiDocのソースコード. Contribute to dahlia/fedify-microblog-tutorial-ja development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Fedify는 새로운 후원 파트너를 찾고 있습니다!

:fedify: Fedify란?

Fedify는 #ActivityPub 기반 연합형 서버 프레임워크로, 개발자들이 분산형 소셜 네트워크인 #연합우주(#fediverse)에 애플리케이션을 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 복잡한 ActivityPub 프로토콜 구현을 단순화하여 개발 시간을 크게 단축시킵니다. MIT 라이선스 하에 제공되는 오픈 소스 프로젝트입니다.

💼 Fedify를 활용하는 프로젝트들

다양한 프로젝트들이 이미 Fedify를 활용하고 있습니다:

  • Ghost: 수백만 사용자를 보유한 전문적인 오픈 소스(MIT 라이선스) 퍼블리싱 플랫폼으로, Fedify의 주요 후원사이자 파트너입니다.
  • Hollo: 개인 사용자를 위한 경량 마이크로블로그 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: 소프트웨어 엔지니어를 위한 연합우주 블로그 플랫폼 (오픈 소스, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: ORCID 학술 기록을 ActivityPub을 통해 제공하는 브리지 서비스

🚀 Fedify가 제공하는 가치

  • 개발 시간 80% 단축: ActivityPub의 복잡한 구현 대신 검증된 프레임워크 활용
  • 즉각적인 연합우주 호환성: Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube 등 다양한 연합우주 서비스와 즉시 호환
  • 전문 기술 지원: ActivityPub 및 연합 프로토콜 전문가의 직접 지원
  • 맞춤형 개발: 귀사의 특정 요구사항에 맞는 맞춤형 기능 개발

🤝 가능한 협력 모델

  • 맞춤형 컨설팅 및 통합 지원: 귀사 플랫폼에 #Fedify 통합을 위한 전문적 지원
  • 맞춤형 기능 개발 의뢰: 귀사에 필요한 특정 기능의 개발 및 구현
  • 장기적인 기술 파트너십: 지속적인 개발 및 유지보수를 위한 장기 협력 관계

🌟 Fedify와 협력했을 때의 이점

  • 기술적 이점: 자체 구현 대비 시간과 리소스 절약
  • 브랜드 이미지: 오픈 소스 생태계 지원을 통한 기업 이미지 강화
  • 분산형 소셜 네트워크 진입: 연합우주 생태계에 쉽게 참여
  • 경쟁 우위: 소셜 기능을 통한 제품 경쟁력 강화

📩 관심이 있으신가요?

ActivityPub 구현을 고려 중이시거나, Fedify 프로젝트와 협력하고 싶으시다면 연락 주세요:

귀사의 요구사항과 목표에 맞는 맞춤형 협력 방안을 함께 모색하겠습니다.

Building ActivityPubBuilding ActivityPubGhost is federating over ActivityPub to become part of the world’s largest publishing network

Fedify is looking for new partnership opportunities!

:fedify: What is Fedify?

#Fedify is an #ActivityPub-based federated server framework that helps developers easily integrate their applications with the #fediverse, a decentralized social network. It simplifies the complex implementation of the ActivityPub protocol, significantly reducing development time. Fedify is an open-source project available under the MIT license.

💼 Projects using Fedify

Various projects are already leveraging Fedify:

  • Ghost: A professional publishing platform with millions of users, open source under MIT license, and a major sponsor and partner of Fedify.
  • Hollo: A lightweight microblogging platform for individual users (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Hackers' Pub: A fediverse blogging platform for software engineers (open source, AGPL-3.0)
  • Encyclia: A bridge service that makes ORCID academic records available via ActivityPub

🚀 Value provided by Fedify

  • 80% development time reduction: Utilize a proven framework instead of complex ActivityPub implementation
  • Immediate fediverse compatibility: Instant compatibility with various fediverse services including Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Pixelfed, PeerTube, etc.
  • Expert technical support: Direct support from ActivityPub and Federation protocol experts
  • Custom development: Tailored feature development to meet your specific requirements

🤝 Potential collaboration models

  • Custom consulting and integration support: Professional assistance for integrating Fedify into your platform
  • Custom feature development: Development and implementation of specific features needed for your platform
  • Long-term technical partnership: Long-term collaboration for continuous development and maintenance

🌟 Benefits of collaborating with Fedify

  • Technical advantage: Save time and resources compared to in-house implementation
  • Brand image: Enhance corporate image through support of the open-source ecosystem
  • Entry to decentralized social networks: Easily participate in the fediverse ecosystem
  • Competitive edge: Strengthen product competitiveness through social features

📩 Interested?

If you're considering implementing ActivityPub or wish to collaborate with the Fedify project, please get in touch:

We're excited to explore customized collaboration opportunities that align with your requirements and goals.

Building ActivityPubBuilding ActivityPubGhost is federating over ActivityPub to become part of the world’s largest publishing network

We're considering packaging the Fedify CLI for Homebrew to make installation easier on macOS and Linux (via Linuxbrew).

Would you use a #Homebrew formula for #Fedify CLI?

fedify.devfedify: CLI toolchain | FedifyThe fedify command is a CLI toolchain for Fedify and debugging ActivityPub-enabled federated server apps. This section explains the key features of the fedify command.
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Fedifyの関連プロジェクトをご紹介したいと思います。ActivityPubアプリケーション開発をより簡単にするツール群です:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify@fedify)はActivityPubやその他のフェディバース標準を活用する連合型サーバーアプリケーションを構築するためのTypeScriptライブラリです。Activity Vocabularyの型安全なオブジェクト、WebFingerクライアント・サーバー、HTTP Signaturesなどを提供し、ボイラープレートコードを削減してアプリケーションロジックに集中できるようにします。

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo@hollo)はFedifyで動作するお一人様用マイクロブログサーバーです。個人向けに設計されていますが、ActivityPubを通じて完全に連合化されており、フェディバース全体のユーザーと交流することができます。HolloはMastodon互換APIを実装しているため、独自のウェブインターフェースがなくても、ほとんどのMastodonクライアントと互換性があります。

Holloはまた、正式リリース前の最新Fedify機能をテストする実験場としても活用されています。

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit@botkit)は私たちの最も新しいメンバーで、ActivityPubボットを作成するために特別に設計されたフレームワークです。従来のMastodonボットとは異なり、BotKitはプラットフォーム固有の制限(文字数制限など)に縛られない独立したActivityPubサーバーを作成します。

BotKitのAPIは意図的にシンプルに設計されており、単一のTypeScriptファイルで完全なボットを作成できます!

これら三つのプロジェクトはすべて@fedify-dev GitHubオーガニゼーションでオープンソースとして公開されています。それぞれ異なる目的を持っていますが、ActivityPub開発をより身近にし、フェディバースのエコシステムを拡大するという共通の目標を共有しています。

これらのプロジェクトを試してみたり、開発に貢献したりすることに興味がある場合は、以下をご覧ください:

fedify.devFedifyFedify is a TypeScript library for building federated server apps powered by ActivityPub and other standards, so-called fediverse.
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#Fedify 자매 프로젝트들을 소개해 드리고자 합니다. #ActivityPub 애플리케이션 개발을 더 쉽게 만들어주는 관련 도구들입니다:

Fedify :fedify:

Fedify(@fedify)는 ActivityPub와 다른 #연합우주(#fediverse) 표준을 기반으로 연합 서버 애플리케이션을 구축하기 위한 #TypeScript 라이브러리입니다. Activity Vocabulary를 위한 타입 안전한 객체, WebFinger 클라이언트·서버, HTTP Signatures 등를 제공하여 반복적인 코드를 줄이고 애플리케이션 로직에 집중할 수 있게 해줍니다.

Hollo :hollo:

Hollo(@hollo)는 Fedify로 구동되는 1인 사용자용 마이크로블로깅 서버입니다. 1인 사용자를 위해 설계되었지만, ActivityPub를 통해 완전히 연합되어 연합우주 전체의 사용자들과 상호작용할 수 있습니다. Hollo는 Mastodon 호환 API를 구현하여 자체 웹 인터페이스 없이도 대부분의 Mastodon 클라이언트와 호환됩니다.

Hollo는 또한 정식 출시 전에 최신 Fedify 기능을 테스트하는 실험장으로도 활용되고 있습니다.

BotKit :botkit:

BotKit(@botkit)은 저희의 가장 새로운 구성원으로, ActivityPub 봇을 만들기 위해 특별히 설계된 프레임워크입니다. 전통적인 Mastodon 봇과 달리, BotKit은 플랫폼별 제한(글자 수 제한 등)에 구애받지 않는 독립적인 ActivityPub 서버를 만듭니다.

BotKit의 API는 의도적으로 단순하게 설계되어 단일 TypeScript 파일로 완전한 봇을 만들 수 있습니다!

세 프로젝트 모두 @fedify-dev GitHub 조직에서 오픈 소스로 공개되어 있습니다. 각기 다른 목적을 가지고 있지만, ActivityPub 개발을 더 접근하기 쉽게 만들고 연합우주 생태계를 확장한다는 공통된 목표를 공유합니다.

이러한 프로젝트를 사용해보거나 개발에 기여하는 데 관심이 있으시다면, 다음을 확인해보세요:

fedify.devFedifyFedify is a TypeScript library for building federated server apps powered by ActivityPub and other standards, so-called fediverse.