cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28241019

working on peertube recommendation algorithm has made me realize that we should be collecting our own data.

my program that monitors peertube watching habit and stores it locally and should track YouTube watching habit just so that data can be used in a recommendation algorithm. it would be a good idea for fediverse if there were programs that monitors and stores the data locally for the fediverse and corporate counterpart.

the reason why I would track youtube data was to get the titles of the video

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28197750

I made a browser extension that track the video you watch on a peertube instance linked here https://github.com/solidheron/peertube_recomendation_algorythm

it works decently well but it still has some glitches and a bug that causes minor information loss that will need to be patched out. so this is in alpha and needs to be worked on. I do have another script that gets the data of a hundreds of peertube videos and the closed captions. so got some basic components of an algorithm started. next ill probably figure out how to categorize videos based on peertube api and closed captions.

It's weird knowing someone will improve on this at some point

bellow is the data structure of the browser extension. I did watch videos to get that data and all of this will be stored locally. I recommend looking at it with https://jsonformatter.org/json-viewer . leave a comment/suggestion, I'm up for any submissions.

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On mastodon you can easily read Pixelfed and Lemmy. Is that the best option? Can Lemmy not do the same?

I've been using federated social media for a while now and I recently considered setting up an instance for my local community as a sort of Facebook alternative. However, as I thought about it, I wondered if ActivityPub's deletion problem (i.e. if a user deletes their content on their server it doesn't guarantee the content being deleted on other servers) is a fatal flaw. I worry that it would be difficult to secure buy-in from people if they were made aware of this issue, which they have the right to. It does make me wonder if the ATProtocol will be the better protocol if and when it becomes open source.

I'm curious as to other drivers users' thoughts. While it is an issue that we may be happy to live with given the numerous other benefits ActivityPub provides, is it a flaw that will ultimately prevent wide scale adoption?

Any app recommendations that will allow me to enjoy all the languages on Lemmy?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28252147

Fedicast / Podcast: https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/dansup-pixelfed-loops-sup-etc

I’ve been searching for a potential Fediverse-based alternative to Tumblr and recently came across Loforo, Goblin, and Wafrn.

All of them seem interesting, but I’m curious — which one do you think is better for recreating that Tumblr-like experience?

Or is there another platform out there on the Fediverse that’s an even better fit as a Tumblr alternative?

I know there’s been talk about Tumblr supposedly joining the Fediverse, but even if it does, I don’t feel comfortable relying on a centralized, corporate platform anymore.

I’d prefer to support smaller, decentralized, community-driven projects.

Do you have any experience with Loforo, Wafrn, or other platforms that could work for blogging, aesthetic sharing, and building micro-communities like Tumblr?

Would love to hear your thoughts.

Wafrn: https://app.wafrn.net/dashboard

Loforo: https://loforo.com/everyone

Goblin: https://goblin.band/

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28140813

Little update on making a peertube recommendation algorithm. I made a script that collects video json and closed caption from instances. Later on I'll figure out a way to organize the data into video description vector. (Data manipulation will be ever improving process but data collecting should be stagnant and only change with activityhub and peertube updates)

My question is if there's a program that monitors or gets a users video watch time and interaction data and stores it locally. I just need something to record my video interactions of peertube videos such as like or dislike a video.

anyone else noticed this? it started a few days ago

Is it just me, or has anyone else thought about the potential for a dedicated bot platform for the Fediverse?

Think of something similar to how Discord has two completely separate apps for managing Discord bots: Bots for Discord, and Bot Designer for Discord.

Users can find, customize, and run bots in Discord servers, all in one place.

Now imagine that, but tailored for the Fediverse.

What I’m envisioning is a platform/app where mods, admins, or individuals can create, browse, and easily deploy bots across different Fediverse platforms.

For example:

• A Lemmy community could add an Automod bot to enforce rules, a "Fact of the Day" bot to post fun trivia, or even character bots (e.g., Harry Potter/Albus Dumbledore/Voldemort/etc. bots for a Harry Potter community, or Link/Zelda for a gaming-themed community, etc.).
• A Pixelfed bot could automatically feature stunning images or run photo contests.
• A Mastodon bot could post breaking news updates or even serve as a Q&A bot for a popular hashtag.
• Peertube bots could promote trending videos or notify communities of shared uploads.
• A Bookwyrm bot could suggest popular books or create fun reading challenges.
• A bot for Calendar-based events, like reminding communities about upcoming holidays or events based on their interests.
• A bot for gamified engagement, such as awarding badges for engagement or posting interactive polls.
• A bot for memes and humour, generating community-specific memes using AI.
• A translation bot to help users bridge discussions across different languages in a multilingual community.
• A bot for feeds, pulling external data (e.g., weather, stock updates, or sports scores) into relevant communities.
• A welcome bot to greet new users and help them onboard into the community.
• etc.

It could work by letting mods/admins/users select which Fediverse platform they want to use the bot on (e.g., Lemmy, Mastodon, Pixelfed, Peertube, etc.), choose their bot type, and tweak settings for functionality—all from one hub.

The potential for creative and engaging bots is huge, and it could genuinely enhance many Fediverse communities.

I’d honestly love to work on something like this, but unfortunately, I don’t have the time, energy, or knowledge to make it a reality.

So I wanted to toss the idea out here to see if anyone else has thought about something similar—or if this concept already exists and I’ve completely missed it.

What do you think?

Could something like this benefit the Fediverse and its various platforms?

In light of recent controversy and its handling, the twice-a-year FediForum unconference for April 1st and 2nd has been canceled by its organizer.

I was curious—has anyone ever thought about attempting a Fediverse-based alternative app store? Something that embraces the decentralized, federated philosophy but applies it to distributing apps.

Imagine an app store combining the best ideas of platforms like F-Droid, AltStore, Aptoide, or Aurora Store, but with the following Fediverse twist:

• Federation: App repositories could be hosted on independent servers that communicate, similar to Mastodon instances, Lemmy, or PeerTube.
• Openness: Developers could host their own apps on their servers, or join community-based app hubs.
• Community Moderation: Users could rate, review, and verify apps collectively to ensure safety and quality.
• Decentralized Privacy: No centralized tracking or data collection—apps could exist in line with the privacy values many of us in the Fediverse cherish.
• Cross-Platform Focus: Not just Android or iOS—this could support Linux desktop, custom ROMs, or a potential future Fediverse OS.

Drawing inspiration from existing app stores like:

• Aurora Store (privacy-focused),
• Aptoide (community-driven recommendations),
• AltStore/Scarlet (sideloading and modded apps),
• F-Droid (free and open-source apps with community involvement),
• or even BuildStore (subscription-based security assurance),

a federated app store could offer something revolutionary in contrast to the monopoly of Google Play/Apple App Store.

Potential Names for This Hypothetical App Store:

1. FedApps – Simple and straight to the point.
2. Appiverse – Merging "App" and "Fediverse" to highlight its federated nature.
3. DecentraStore – Emphasizing decentralization as the core concept.
4. OpenWave – Suggesting an open and free flow of apps across the Fediverse.
5. AppHaven – A safe haven for apps, rooted in community trust.
6. LibreStore – Inspired by "libre," pointing to freedom and openness.
7. FediHub – A central hub for apps, aligned with the federated ecosystem.
8. CommApps – Highlighting the community-driven aspect of the store.
9. NodeStore – Tying it to the networked nature of federated nodes.

Questions for the community:

1. Would something like this align with the ethos of the Fediverse?
2. What would the technical hurdles look like—building decentralized repositories, ensuring verification, and avoiding malicious apps?
3. How would we overcome the challenge of making this accessible to non-technical users? Could it scale to mainstream use?
4. Could such a platform serve as a foundation if the Fediverse community ever developed its own federated operating systems?
5. And just for fun: If you were to create this app store, what features or design principles would be must-haves?

I’d love to see something like this, but I unfortunately have neither the time nor the technical know-how to take it on. However, the idea of a community-driven alternative app ecosystem feels like it could be a natural evolution of the Fediverse’s decentralized ethos.

EDIT: If a federated app store DID gain traction, it could potentially plant the seeds for future Fediverse-powered devices—phones, tablets, PCs, etc. Imagine an entirely federated tech stack.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, ideas, and feedback.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.wtf/post/18485419

I follow #FediLive, #Owncast and "PeerTube" on Mastodon and have noticed a surge of new streamers on both services over the last month or so and I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this as well?

Most of all, I'm wondering why? Was there a decrease in server costs? Have they become easier to install? Maybe it's just more people realizing that they even exists? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to see this, I'm just curious as to why it seems to be happening in such a dense amount of time?

We tested out the new Fediverse beta in Ghost, and wrote about our initial thoughts. There's a huge amount of potential, and it's already taking great shape.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26829044

@rimu@piefed.social will be my guest for Fireside Fedi episode 6!

Livestream: https://stream.firesidefedi.live VOD: https://video.firesidefedi.live/@show Fedicast: https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.wtf/post/15816115

I hope this directory will help you find the PeerTube platform that fits your needs. I must say, I am a little worried how few platforms actually meet the criteria I've set. It's possible I've missed some, so please let me know in the comments. Enjoy.

General platforms

The following directory consists of PeerTube platforms (instances/servers) that fits the following criteria:

• A general platform.
• Registration is open.
• Follows (federates) at least 500 PeerTube platforms.
• Provides some amount of storage space for users.

Dalek.zone

• Link: dalek.zone
• Follows: 1301
• Storage: 20 GB (2 GB per day)
• Location: USA
• Live streaming:: Yes, with transcoding

video.4d2.org

• Link: video.4d2.org
• Follows: 987
• Storage: 20 GB
• Location: USA
• Live streaming:: Yes, no transcoding

Infosec.Exchange Video

• Link: video.infosec.exchange
• Follows: 966
• Storage: Unlimited
• Location: Germany
• Live streaming:: Yes, with transcoding

PeerTube.wtf

• Link: PeerTube.wtf
• Follows: 940
• Storage: 100 GB (20 GB per day)
• Location: Denmark
• Live streaming:: Yes, no transcoding

Freediverse.com

• Link: freediverse.com
• Follows: 744
• Storage: 500 MB
• Location: Canada
• Live streaming:: Yes, no transcoding

PeerTube.Anduin

• Link: peertube.anduin.net
• Follows: 551
• Storage: Unlimited
• Location: Norway
• Live streaming:: No

Topic specific platforms

The following directory consists of PeerTube platforms (instances/servers) that fits the following criteria:

• Registration is open.
• Provides some amount of storage space for users.
• Allows other platforms to follow (federate) it.

Please be aware that the following platforms are only recommended for content creators, as these platforms only follow a few PeerTube platforms. If you are a viewer, pick a general platform from above!

Hardlimit

• Link: video.hardlimit.com
• Topics allowed: Technology, in English or Spanish.
• Follows: 0
• Followers: 32
• Storage: Unlimited
• Location: Spain
• Live streaming:: Yes, no transcoding

MakerTube

• Link: makertube.net
• Topics allowed: Makers, musicians, artists and DIY folks.
• Follows: 60
• Followers: 67
• Storage: Unlimited
• Location: Germany
• Live streaming:: Yes, no transcoding

Spectra Video

• Link: spectra.video
• Topics allowed: Original content.
• Follows: 73
• Followers: 37
• Storage: Unlimited
• Location: USA
• Live streaming:: Yes, no transcoding

LinuxRocks PeerTube

• Link: peertube.linuxrocks.online
• Topics allowed: Technology, Gaming
• Follows: 20
• Followers: 40
• Storage: 50 GB
• Location: USA
• Live streaming:: Yes, with transcoding

You should always go to a platforms /about page and read up on the rules and the features enabled on the platform. In some cases, registration requires approval by moderators. If you are interested in streaming, also make sure to check if this feature is enabled on the platform you wish to register on.

If you want a complete list, you can take a look at Framasoft's own list.