ThegnJøyNov 19, 2022
Aras Pranckevičius
So! This little mastodon was just upgraded to version 4.0. "Toot" button is "Publish" now! Oh yeah, you can also edit posts, follow hashtags, etc. https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.0.0
Release v4.0.0 · mastodon/mastodon

Upgrade overview This release contains upgrade notes that deviate from the norm: ℹ️ Requires two-step database migration process for zero-downtime deployment ℹ️ Some migrations may take a long time...

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Show threadBrookeNov 15, 2022

@aras :o

I think I need to customize my instance to preserve the Toot button. They can't take the toots from me, that's my favorite part!

Show threadJon  Nov 15, 2022
@aras Thanks for all you do :)
Show threadMartin[TrollPurse]Nov 15, 2022
@aras RIP Toots but glad to see things kept current
Show thread+>eNov 15, 2022
@aras does the translation feature need something extra to be enabled?
Show threadAras PranckevičiusNov 15, 2022
@eons I guess, but I can't find any setting anywhere in admin UI
Show thread+>eNov 15, 2022
@aras the only thing I've found is the PR but I didn't saw anything about how to enable it https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/pull/19218
Add user content translations with configurable backends by Gargron · Pull Request #19218 · mastodon/mastodon

Server owners can configure a translation backend that enables users to translate public posts. Results are cached, so requests for translating the same string into the same language, even across d...

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Show threadJeroen Ruigrok van der WervenNov 15, 2022
@aras @eons Think I saw an issue where someone filled in environment variables to use it, which also includes an API key.
Show threadJeroen Ruigrok van der WervenNov 15, 2022

@aras @eons Alright, found it, check for:

LIBRE_TRANSLATE_ENDPOINT
and possibly LIBRE_TRANSLATE_API_KEY

Show threadRémi VerscheldeNov 15, 2022
@asmodai @aras @eons Right, so it needs either a self hosted instance of LibreTranslate, or getting an API key for a hosted instance at $20/m: https://libretranslate.com/
LibreTranslate - Free and Open Source Machine Translation API

Free and Open Source Machine Translation API. Free to download, offline capable and easy to setup. Run your own API server in just a few minutes.

Show threadTodd TrannNov 15, 2022
@aras Thanks!
Show threadOdinNov 15, 2022
@aras Good to see the edit feature available!
Show threadCreta ParkNov 15, 2022
@aras Thank you for your hard work!
Show threadRobert Anderberg 🕹️Nov 15, 2022
@aras Thanks!
Show threadAnders DahnielsonNov 15, 2022
@aras #BringTootBack #IWantMyToot
Show threadpoetasterNov 15, 2022
@aras thanks !
Show threadMatias doing gamedevNov 15, 2022
@aras 
Show threadBen SlingerNov 15, 2022
@aras Thanks for keeping it running!
Show threadjrovirabNov 15, 2022
@aras Thanks!
Show threadBramNov 15, 2022
@aras I will never stop tooting
Show threadXCompWizNov 15, 2022
@aras Much appreciated!
Show threadDuke of Germany 💫Nov 15, 2022

@aras Wow, these are some significant and useful changes! 😮
Thank you for updating! 🙏

Edit: 🌻 🌹 🌼

Show threadMarc B. ReynoldsNov 15, 2022
@aras Does anyone happen to know if following hashtags is local only?
Show thread〽️ɪɢᴜᴇʟ Nov 15, 2022
@aras I liked the Toot :(
Show threadGodofGruntsNov 15, 2022
@aras Nice! Was jealous of the features my friends in other instances had!
Show threadMike Kasprzak 🦖Nov 15, 2022
@aras Ma toot! 😆
Show threadRomain T.Nov 15, 2022
@aras Thank you, looking good!
Show threadPaul EvansNov 16, 2022
@aras thanks for admin'ing :)