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This repository contains the source code for a directory of Mastodon instances, helping users browse available servers.
About instances
This repository contains the open source source code for instances.social, a directory that helps users browse available Mastodon (Fediverse) servers. The code powers the live public Mastodon instances list hosted at instances.social.
Key features
- Powers the public instances.social Mastodon instance directory
- Includes automated instance probing and listing update functionality
- Supports custom prohibited content configuration
- Distributed under the AGPL-3.0 open source license
Best for: Users seeking to browse Mastodon instances or contribute to the open source directory project.
Good for
- Open source under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Powers an established public Mastodon instance directory
- Includes built-in tools for instance status checks and content moderation configuration
instances at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Fediverse
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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instances FAQ
What does this repository provide?
Source code for the public Mastodon instances directory instances.social.
What license applies to this code?
The code is released under the AGPL-3.0 license.
What public service runs on this code?
It powers the Mastodon instance listing at instances.social.
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