[Script request]: GoToSocial

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Application Name

GoToSocial

Website

https://gotosocial.org/

Description

GoToSocial is a minimal, Go-based ActivityPub server ideal for lightweight or single-user instances. It’s designed to be easy to deploy, privacy-focused, and fully compatible with Mastodon clients.

Why add GoToSocial to helper-scripts?

• Mastodon API compatibility: “Just works” with existing front-ends.
• Lightweight & portable: Runs on SQLite or PostgreSQL, uses ~300 MiB RAM, deployable via single binary or Docker.
• Privacy-first chronology: No algorithms, no tracking—your timeline stays simple and chronological.
• Flexible federation: Blocklist, allowlist or zero-federation modes let you control who you talk to.
• Optional OpenID Connect & 2FA: Plug in Auth0/GitLab for login and add TOTP for extra security.

Stats & Community:

• ⭐ 4.1 k stars
• 🍴 367 forks
• 👀 38 watchers
• 👥 135+ contributors
• 📦 Latest release: v0.19.0 (Apr 23, 2025)
• 🔗 Docs & support: docs.gotosocial.org; community on Codeberg and Matrix

With its small footprint, clear API, and zero-noise design, GoToSocial makes a great reference implementation for federated scripting tasks. Please consider including gotosocial in helper-scripts.

Due Diligence

• I have searched existing scripts and found no duplicates.
• I have searched existing discussions and found no duplicate requests.