Publify

Publify is a self-hosted web publishing application built with Ruby on Rails. It provides a blogging engine and a system for posting short messages, designed to support the IndieWeb principle of publishing on one's own site and syndicating content across the web. The software allows users to manage their own digital presence by hosting their own content rather than relying on centralized platforms.

The software is deployed as a server application and requires a Ruby environment along with a database engine such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite3. It can be installed locally for development or deployed to remote servers using tools like Capistrano. It also supports deployment to cloud platforms like Heroku, provided that external storage like Amazon S3 is configured for file uploads.

Key features

• Multi user blogging engine
• Short message system with Twitter connectivity
• Text filters for Markdown and SmartyPants
• Automatic linking for @mentions and #hashtags
• Widget system and plugin API
• Support for custom themes
• Advanced SEO capabilities
• Multilingual support for numerous languages

Publify uses ImageMagick for image processing via the mini_magick gem. The architecture allows for extensibility through its plugin API and theme system, enabling users to modify the visual presentation and functional capabilities of their site. To function correctly in a production environment, the application requires a configured secret key base for security. It is intended for individuals or groups who want a traditional CMS experience while maintaining full control over their hosting and data.

This software serves as a long-standing open-source option for those seeking a Rails-based publishing platform.