Yes, in the latest #Holos release you can compose while being offline. The app will automatically resolve mentions via WebFinger when you reconnect.
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/115804190141569336
We're working on a version that lets you have fully autonomous identity with #Holos. You'll be able to point your domain's DNS to a relay to have your own identity @you@your-domain. The ActivityPub server runs on your phone, you own your keys and now your identity. The relay becomes just infrastructure that you can change anytime. More in the quoted message.
Happy New Year 🎊
We wish you health and success in your projects for the year ahead.
#Fedilab keeps our full attention for 2026. We know we've been heavily focused on #Holos development lately, but both are independent projects and each has its place. Fedilab remains our flagship client. Holos explores data sovereignty with on-device servers.
Thank you for your continued support.
Happy New Year! 🎉
We start it with #Holos beta 10
- New cleanup screen with retention policies
- Automatic backup before each cleanup
- Offline post creation with deferred delivery
- Custom domains support
- Spanish translations
- Faster navigation
- Bug fixes: DM visibility, mention autocomplete, user search
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/ogTSJQkcJWPm7Ni
RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/115804190141569336
#Holos now supports custom domains! Use your own domain (@[email protected]) with any relay. Just point a CNAME to the relay and you're done. Your ActivityPub server runs on your phone, your private keys never leave it, and now your identity is truly yours. Switch relays anytime by updating your DNS. No migration needed, no lost followers. Full sovereignty in a mobile app. We're bringing true identity portability to everyone. Learn more by following @HolosSocial
#Holos beta-11 is available:
- DMs: custom emojis, unread badge, and notifications now open the right chat
- Post editing works properly with full history
- Hashtags and profile posts display correctly
- Faster, more responsive UI with various bug fixes
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/FnArz54MR2QZDPw
Running an ActivityPub server on your phone might sound complicated, but it doesn't have to be. You can just let it run with automatic maintenance, or dive into all the settings if that's your thing. Monitor storage, schedule backups, see what activities are taking up space, whatever level of control you want. Some might never open these screens, others check them daily. And that's totally fine. We made it automatic for everyone, but added all the tools for power users. That's your server #Holos
#Holos beta-12 is available:
- Fixed background sync, backup/restore, hashtag search
- Fixed likes/boosts counters reset on sync
- Fixed profile actions (follow/block/mute)
- Fixed Server Status page layout
- Improved DB performance (worker thread)
- Improved scroll-hide & alt text UX
- Added bookmarks pagination, partial German translation, accessibility labels
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/QiCFC5qD7WBaJ3G
To our beta testers, we have recently refactored the code so that the database uses its own worker to optimize the UI. We still have some side effects that we continue to fix as we go. Thank you for your bug reports.
#Holos beta-13 should fix this regression. Thank you for your patience.
I moved the #HolosSocial projects (app, relay and discover, to stay consistent) to my own git at https://git.holos.social/tom79
As a reminder about this choice: I used an AI to write part of the #Holos docs, and also to review and help me fix some code I had written. At first I didn't feel concerned by the debate (no vibe coding on my side), but it went further than that. Out of respect for everyone using my work, transparency and action were needed.
Next step with #Holos and custom domains: being able to use your root domain as your identity. A subdomain would point to the relay via CNAME, but your identity would use your root domain.
I will write a small how-to to make the setup straightforward for everyone.
#Holos beta-13 is available:
- New: German language, auto-expand CW/sensitive media settings, offline deletion queue, reply indicator.
- UX: tap booster opens profile, post links open in-app, show remaining lines on long posts.
- Fixes: featured tags, mention parsing, media loading, DM handles.
(Under the hood optimizations for smoother and faster experience).
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/ZWEWpKQr6Aqp6oF
We're temporarily opening registrations on #Holos. Registration via relay web interface is no longer available - only the mobile app allows relay selection and signup.
To test (Android):
1 - Download latest app: https://framadrive.org/s/ZWEWpKQr6Aqp6oF
2 - Enter domain: holos.social
3 - Create your account
Your server starts empty. Search for accounts via name@domain to follow.
Thanks for feedback!
#Holos beta-16 is available
New Features
- Timeline filters now preserve your scroll position
- DMs and Notifications preloaded in background
Bug Fixes
- Fixed crash when viewing profiles without bio
- Fixed missing emoji in followers/following lists
- Fixed database restore on corrupted backups
- Fixed Sharkey/Misskey boosts showing weird IDs
- Profile info now displays faster from cache
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/EjDDryKR6qsXjcZ
#Holos differs fundamentally from #Fedilab. As the server runs on your phone, using Holos across multiple devices is currently not possible. The relay caches pending activities and clears them once retrieved (multi-device sync not yet implemented). Traditional apps rely on a server API and are limited to what that server knows. Holos fetches data directly via ActivityPub, giving you access to the full Fediverse.
We've started a FAQ based on your feedback: https://holos.social/faq
We are processing a refactoring to increase independence: removing the internal API used for interactions between users on the same relay. We initially built this for faster communication between users on the same relay, but it creates dependency. We chose to prioritize portability over optimization. All interactions will now go through standard ActivityPub. Switching relays becomes seamless and #Holos stays true to its data sovereignty principles.
While opening the server to multiple users during the testing phase, we discovered and fixed a bottleneck in the distribution of activities from the relay's shared inbox. Now that the fix is in place, we'll be reopening registrations on the #Holos relay soon.
#Holos beta-14 is available.
New features:
- Media proxy
- Settings search
- URL truncation setting for posts
- Text selection in posts
- Poll results preview (without voting)
- Keep scroll position when collapsing posts
- Scroll to tapped post in thread
Improvements:
- Improved LoadingScreen
- Profile loading improvements
- Post recovery from inbox/outbox
Many bug fixes (see reply)
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/RZQHjY4fiGsEjq4
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As settings become increasingly numerous and nested, we've added a search feature to help you navigate #Holos settings more easily.
We've reopened registrations on #Holos. The first phase helped us identify and fix a bottleneck. All registrations now go through the app. The web version shows where to download it at https://holos.social/signup
Currently we only have our direct download link, but #FDroid/#AltStore and Google Play/App Store (if they accept) are planned.
For push notifications, we recommend #SunUp. The #Holos beta-14 version fixes an issue we had with the #UnifiedPush library. Remember to re-register if you're not receiving push notifications.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/115906304850499236
Registrations on #holos are now open. Keep in mind this is a beta, your feedback helps us build this project.
It has two components: the App (hosts its own ActivityPub server) and the Relay (provides stable identity).
For advanced users: the relay supports CNAME records, allowing you to use your own domain. This makes you independent from the relay, which becomes just infrastructure.
We fixed the crash in notifications that occurred with messages from GoToSocial. We also added a crash report system (opt-in, disabled by default). Nothing is sent automatically, but you can share the crash code by copy/pasting it. Search results are also fixed, the cache was overwriting webfinger responses for accounts. We're currently working on automatic DB restoration if it gets corrupted. Thanks for your feedback! #Holos
Change of plans for this week, and I apologise for moving things around. I was supposed to get back to #Fedilab mid week for the 3.40.2 release, but I will postpone it. I am very focused on #HolosSocial at the moment, and stopping now to come back a few days later would cost too much in context switching, both in time and in concentration. Fedilab 3.40.2 will follow right after the next #Holos milestone (end of the week). (1/5)
#Holos beta-15 is available
New:
- Crash reporting (opt-in)
- Automatic restore when database is corrupted
Fixes:
- GoToSocial notifications crash
- German language
- Handle search
- Relay outage now shows alert instead of logout
- Relationship persistence (UI bug)
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/ZePLfA5JcGnw4QH