Known

Known is a modern social publishing platform that bridges the gap between traditional blogging and social media. Built with PHP and designed around IndieWeb principles, it provides a comprehensive solution for individuals and communities who want to own their content while maintaining social connectivity.

Key Features

• Social Publishing Integration:

  • Native social media integration
  • Cross-posting to multiple platforms
  • Social interactions and engagement
  • Activity stream aggregation
  • Social login and authentication
  • Unified publishing workflow

• IndieWeb Standards Support:

  • Microformats markup for structured data
  • Webmentions for cross-site conversations
  • IndieAuth for decentralized authentication
  • POSSE (Publish Own Site, Syndicate Elsewhere)
  • Micropub API for publishing
  • Own your content philosophy

• Diverse Content Types:

  • Traditional blog posts and articles
  • Status updates and microblogging
  • Photo sharing and galleries
  • Location check-ins and mapping
  • Event creation and management
  • Rich media content support

• Collaborative Features:

  • Multi-user publishing platform
  • Team and organization support
  • User profiles and biographies
  • Following and subscription system
  • Community building features
  • Collaborative content creation

• Customization & Extensibility:

  • Flexible theme system
  • Plugin architecture for extensions
  • Custom template development
  • Responsive design framework
  • Mobile application support
  • Developer-friendly APIs

• Modern Publishing Features:

  • REST API for integrations
  • Webhook support for automation
  • Real-time updates and notifications
  • Mobile publishing capabilities
  • Progressive web app features
  • Cross-platform compatibility

• Enterprise Capabilities:

  • Multi-site management
  • User management and permissions
  • Analytics and insights
  • Custom branding options
  • Professional support
  • Scalable deployment

Technical Specifications

• Language: PHP
• License: Apache-2.0
• Deployment: Web server, PHP
• Platforms: Cross-platform (web-based)
• Requirements: PHP, web server, database
• Database: MySQL, MongoDB
• Architecture: Modern web application with API

Use Cases

• Personal Publishing: Individual blogs with social features
• Community Platforms: Community-driven content platforms
• Organization Blogs: Corporate and organizational publishing
• Social Blogging: Blogging with social media integration
• IndieWeb Sites: Decentralized web publishing
• Collaborative Writing: Team-based content creation

Unique Advantages

• Social-First: Built specifically for social publishing
• IndieWeb Native: Full support for IndieWeb standards
• Content Ownership: Own your content while staying social
• Collaborative: Built for teams and communities
• Modern Standards: Supports latest web publishing standards
• Open Source: Transparent, customizable, and community-driven

Based on the Known GitHub repository, this tool provides content creators with a modern social publishing platform that combines the best of blogging and social media while supporting IndieWeb principles, making it ideal for individuals and communities who want to maintain control over their content while staying connected to social networks and the broader web.