# Misskey

Misskey is a free, open-source, federated social media platform you can self-host to run your own server and connect with others across the Fediverse. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Kubernetes (Helm) and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/156/misskey

## Description

Misskey is a free, open-source, federated social media platform you can self-host to run your own server and connect with others across the Fediverse. It supports rich media posts, emojis, and customisable extensions, giving communities a self-hosted, federated alternative to centralized social networks.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Helm.

## Health score

78/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 18 days ago)
- Popular: 81 (11,336 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 60 (2 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/misskey/misskey
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/alyti/misskey
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/misskey-09t2gxt0dvqugt?q=Misskey
- Official website: https://misskey-hub.net/en/
- Documentation: https://misskey-hub.net/en/docs/

## Common questions

### Can Misskey servers communicate with Mastodon servers?

Yes, Mastodon and Misskey servers can communicate so users can follow each other and reply as if they were on the same service.

### What self-hosting components should be planned for when running Misskey?

The self-hosting guide points to PostgreSQL and Redis setup, plus object storage for media. It also mentions planning for the RAM and disk cost of federation.

### Can external clients or bots integrate with Misskey?

Yes, Misskey provides a public API that can be used to develop clients, integrated web services, and bots.

### Which Misskey version is listed as current on the official site?

The official site states that v2026.10.0 is out now.

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