Deploy Yarn in one click installation.
Self-hosted, decentralized micro-blogging pod built on the twtxt format with no ads, tracking, or vendor lock-in.
What you can build with Yarn
Yarn is a decentralized, self-hosted social media platform that combines Twitter-style micro-blogging with the open twtxt feed format. Every pod is an independent instance that federates with other Yarn pods and any twtxt feed on the open web, so users follow people across servers without depending on a single provider. The software collects no personal information, runs no advertising, and ships no analytics — content and follower graphs belong entirely to the pod operator.
Running your own Yarn pod on a VPS keeps conversations, media, and identity under your own domain. The Go-based yarnd server is lightweight, persists everything to a single embedded database, and supports both single-user and multi-user pods with media uploads, threaded conversations, and full RSS/Atom feeds.
Key features of Yarn
Decentralized twtxt feeds
Every account publishes a portable twtxt feed that any Yarn pod or compatible client can follow — no central servers or proprietary protocols.
Privacy by design
No analytics, no advertising, and no third-party tracking — yarnd collects only what is required to run the pod itself.
Threaded conversations
Reply chains, mentions, and subjects let discussions stay readable across pods without depending on centralized timelines.
Built-in media support
Upload images, audio, and video directly to your pod with optional ffmpeg transcoding for inline playback.
Single or multi-user pods
Operate a personal pod for yourself or open registrations to host a community — the same binary handles both deployment models.
Lightweight Go binary
The yarnd server runs as a single compiled binary with an embedded bitcask database, keeping resource usage low on small VPS plans.
Why run Yarn on Hostinger
Launch in one click
Get your application up and running instantly with a preconfigured setup. No manual installation or complex setup steps.
Security you can rely on
Keep your applications protected with a built-in firewall, DDoS protection, and continuous monitoring.
Built in Docker manager
Run and manage multiple Docker containers from one place. Deploy, update, and monitor your projects with ease.
Launch in one click
Get your application up and running instantly with a preconfigured setup. No manual installation or complex setup steps.
Security you can rely on
Keep your applications protected with a built-in firewall, DDoS protection, and continuous monitoring.
Built in Docker manager
Run and manage multiple Docker containers from one place. Deploy, update, and monitor your projects with ease.
Docker VPS hosting you can rely on
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