Roosty documentation

Roosty is a federated social server written in Rust. It implements ActivityPub federation and Mastodon-compatible client APIs, uses PostgreSQL for durable multi-process operation, and includes a server-rendered Rust/WebAssembly frontend.

To see Roosty on the fediverse, follow Rita at @rita@roosty.de.

Read the manual

  • Installation explains how to deploy a production instance.

  • User guide covers accounts, clients, settings, and everyday use.

  • Development explains how to run a local Roosty stack.

  • Compatibility tracks ActivityPub, Mastodon API, federation, and first-party UI coverage.