WriteFreely

Writing software for starting a minimalist, federated blog — or an entire community.


WriteFreely: A Minimalist Writing Platform for the Decentralized Web

WriteFreely is an open-source platform that enables writers to create a minimalist, federated blog or community on the web. With a focus on simplicity and ease of use, WriteFreely provides a distraction-free writing environment and allows readers to enjoy a clean reading experience.

Main Features:

  • Fast, Auto-Saving Editor: A streamlined editor that helps you quickly get your thoughts down and published to your blog.
  • Light and Easy Installation: Just run the binary to start your site up, without any complex dependencies or setup requirements.
  • Mature and Stable Platform: With over eight years of experience powering tens of thousands of individual blogs and hundreds of communities on Write.as, you can trust that WriteFreely is a reliable choice for building your online writing space.
  • Federation via ActivityPub: Reach outside your own site by publishing to the decentralized social web, allowing anyone on Mastodon, Pleroma, or any ActivityPub-enabled service to follow your blog, bookmark your posts, and share them with their followers.
  • Minimalist Design: WriteFreely is built around writing, without unnecessary features like news feeds, notifications, or likes. This means you can focus on what matters most – writing and publishing your ideas.
  • Customizable and Extensible: With a developer-friendly setup guide and API documentation available, you can extend and customize WriteFreely to fit your specific needs.

Whether you're looking for a simple blogging platform or a community-building tool, WriteFreely is an excellent choice for writers who want to focus on their craft without distractions.

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