Introduction

Pubky Client

The Pubky client is the user-facing application for interacting with the Pubky social network. It is available as a progressive web app (PWA) and will eventually support desktop applications.

Current Implementation

• Live Application: pubky.app - Production PWA currently operational
• Backend: Powered by Pubky Nexus indexing service using Synonym hosted infrastructure

Development Status

The web client is live at pubky.app.

For Developers:

• Building Compatible Clients: Use pubky-app-specs as the authoritative data model specification.
• Contributing: Contributions welcome at github.com/pubky/pubky-app

Using the library analogy, the Pubky Client is like a personalized research assistant who takes the prepared documents from the librarian (backend) and creates a customized report just for you. This report is designed to be easy to read and understand, with all the relevant information presented in a clear and concise manner.

• Users are able to take control of the data and exit the Synonym hosted services and run their own without hampering discoverability (credible exit).

• Pubky client uses the open Pubky Core for nearly all features, allowing users to avoid censorship by choosing self-hosting or alternate hosts without losing followers or integrity. 

Future pubky.app versions may leverage Paykit once infrastructure reaches production readiness to support creator monetization.

• Communities facilitate moderation and discovery around shared interests.