NodeBB
Create engaging online communities using a mobile-first discussion platform. Enjoy real-time streaming, single sign-on, built-in chat, and robust SEO tools.
Build a dedicated space for real conversations away from the noise of traditional social media. This next-generation discussion platform provides everything needed to cultivate an active, thriving online community. The software adapts to specific needs with flexible deployment options including open-source self-hosting and fully managed cloud plans.
Key benefits include:
- Mobile-First Design: Deliver a flawless user experience across all devices and screen sizes.
- Real-Time Streaming: Keep users engaged with instant updates for topics, posts, and notifications.
- ActivityPub Integration: Connect your community to the wider fediverse, including Mastodon.
- Advanced Customization: Tailor the look and feel with custom themes and an extensive plugin library.
- Built-in Chat: Facilitate direct communication with instant messaging capabilities.
- Robust Security: Ensure user data is protected with native GDPR compliance and role-based permissions.
Directory Structure
nodebb
mongo-data
nodebb-data
uploads
.env
docker-compose.yml
docker-compose.yml
services:
nodebb:
image: ghcr.io/nodebb/nodebb
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "4567:4567"
environment:
- url=http://localhost:4567
- secret=${NODEBB_SECRET}
- database=mongo
- mongo__host=mongo
- mongo__port=27017
- mongo__username=${MONGO_USERNAME}
- mongo__password=${MONGO_PASSWORD}
- mongo__database=${MONGO_DATABASE}
- mongo__authSource=admin
# Admin setup variables (used on first run if config is missing)
- admin__username=${ADMIN_USERNAME}
- admin__password=${ADMIN_PASSWORD}
- admin__email=${ADMIN_EMAIL}
volumes:
- ./nodebb-data/uploads:/usr/src/app/public/uploads
depends_on:
- mongo
mongo:
image: mongo:5.0
restart: unless-stopped
command: --wiredTigerCacheSizeGB 0.5
environment:
MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_USERNAME: ${MONGO_USERNAME}
MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_PASSWORD: ${MONGO_PASSWORD}
MONGO_INITDB_DATABASE: ${MONGO_DATABASE}
volumes:
- ./mongo-data:/data/db.env
NODEBB_SECRET=your_random_secret_string
MONGO_USERNAME=nodebb
MONGO_PASSWORD=your_secure_db_password
MONGO_DATABASE=nodebb
ADMIN_USERNAME=admin
ADMIN_PASSWORD=your_admin_password
ADMIN_EMAIL=admin@example.comCategories:
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