#Holos currently limits posts to 4 media attachments, 4 poll options, and disallows polls with media to match Mastodon's UI. However, these restrictions don't exist in ActivityPub itself. We'll be removing these artificial limits soon. Other servers (Pleroma, Akkoma, Misskey) already support more media, more poll options, and polls with attachments. There's no technical reason to restrict what the protocol explicitly allows.
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Currently, our #Holos relay server is hosted on our main server alongside all our other projects. With the #FDroid launch underway, we're considering running a fundraiser to cover the costs of a dedicated server for this flagship project. We want to find the right balance: neither oversizing the infrastructure nor underestimating our needs. This would be our first fundraiser dedicated to a specific project, and we welcome all your feedback. Thank you
#Holos beta-7 is live:
- Fix poll votes being stored as empty replies
- Add cancel follow request button
- Fix instant UI update when editing posts
- Add bell notification for followed accounts
- Fix follows on same relay (server side)
#Holos runs its own ActivityPub server on your phone. The relay temporarily stores activities until acknowledged, then deletes them.
Following/followers data is critical if you lose your local database. Should the relay keep these activities as backup (marked processed but retained) while your account is active?
Options: (choose one)
New release #Holos beta-8
- Fixed profile loading for users on the same server
- Added confirmation dialog when canceling follow requests
- Improved app performance and reduced loading times
- Fixed backup memory issues on large databases
- Home timeline now hides replies by default
- Added automatic cloud backup after sync
- Fixed notification sounds
- Fixed thread display issues
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/XSgeENDcrrHHLFS
When you're offline, you can still read your timeline and interact with posts. Actions are queued and will be sent automatically once you're back online. You can check the pending actions queue anytime and cancel any action before it's sent. #Holos
We're expanding beta testing for #Holos on Android before the public release.
Quick reminder: Holos runs a full ActivityPub server on your phone, your data stays with you.
Learn more: https://holos.social/how-it-works
Dedicated account: @HolosSocial
Interested? Let us know! iOS coming next.
Yes, in the latest #Holos release you can compose while being offline. The app will automatically resolve mentions via WebFinger when you reconnect.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/115804190141569336
We're working on a version that lets you have fully autonomous identity with #Holos. You'll be able to point your domain's DNS to a relay to have your own identity @you@your-domain. The ActivityPub server runs on your phone, you own your keys and now your identity. The relay becomes just infrastructure that you can change anytime. More in the quoted message.
Happy New Year 🎊
We wish you health and success in your projects for the year ahead.
#Fedilab keeps our full attention for 2026. We know we've been heavily focused on #Holos development lately, but both are independent projects and each has its place. Fedilab remains our flagship client. Holos explores data sovereignty with on-device servers.
Thank you for your continued support.
Happy New Year! 🎉
We start it with #Holos beta 10
- New cleanup screen with retention policies
- Automatic backup before each cleanup
- Offline post creation with deferred delivery
- Custom domains support
- Spanish translations
- Faster navigation
- Bug fixes: DM visibility, mention autocomplete, user search
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/ogTSJQkcJWPm7Ni
RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/115804190141569336
#Holos now supports custom domains! Use your own domain (@you@yourdomain.com) with any relay. Just point a CNAME to the relay and you're done. Your ActivityPub server runs on your phone, your private keys never leave it, and now your identity is truly yours. Switch relays anytime by updating your DNS. No migration needed, no lost followers. Full sovereignty in a mobile app. We're bringing true identity portability to everyone. Learn more by following @HolosSocial
#Holos beta-11 is available:
- DMs: custom emojis, unread badge, and notifications now open the right chat
- Post editing works properly with full history
- Hashtags and profile posts display correctly
- Faster, more responsive UI with various bug fixes
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/FnArz54MR2QZDPw
Running an ActivityPub server on your phone might sound complicated, but it doesn't have to be. You can just let it run with automatic maintenance, or dive into all the settings if that's your thing. Monitor storage, schedule backups, see what activities are taking up space, whatever level of control you want. Some might never open these screens, others check them daily. And that's totally fine. We made it automatic for everyone, but added all the tools for power users. That's your server #Holos
#Holos beta-12 is available:
- Fixed background sync, backup/restore, hashtag search
- Fixed likes/boosts counters reset on sync
- Fixed profile actions (follow/block/mute)
- Fixed Server Status page layout
- Improved DB performance (worker thread)
- Improved scroll-hide & alt text UX
- Added bookmarks pagination, partial German translation, accessibility labels
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/QiCFC5qD7WBaJ3G
To our beta testers, we have recently refactored the code so that the database uses its own worker to optimize the UI. We still have some side effects that we continue to fix as we go. Thank you for your bug reports.
#Holos beta-13 should fix this regression. Thank you for your patience.
#Holos beta-13 is available:
- New: German language, auto-expand CW/sensitive media settings, offline deletion queue, reply indicator.
- UX: tap booster opens profile, post links open in-app, show remaining lines on long posts.
- Fixes: featured tags, mention parsing, media loading, DM handles.
(Under the hood optimizations for smoother and faster experience).
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/ZWEWpKQr6Aqp6oF
We're temporarily opening registrations on #Holos. Registration via relay web interface is no longer available - only the mobile app allows relay selection and signup.
To test (Android):
1 - Download latest app: https://framadrive.org/s/ZWEWpKQr6Aqp6oF
2 - Enter domain: holos.social
3 - Create your account
Your server starts empty. Search for accounts via name@domain to follow.
Thanks for feedback!