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This is the account for the software engineering and design team that makes Mastodon.
For news and updates from the overall Mastodon project, follow @Mastodon
For news and updates on the Mastodon servers we operate (like this one!), follow @staff
| Homepage | https://joinmastodon.org |
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| GitHub | https://github.com/mastodon |
| Documentation | https://docs.joinmastodon.org |
The February 2026 Trunk & Tidbits is posted. Our monthly engineering update, including progress on 4.6, our AI contribution policy, upcoming end-of-life for version 4.3, some posts about the Share button, and more.
#MastoDev #MastoAdmin #Mastodon
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/03/trunk-tidbits-february-2026/
We just released Mastodon 4.5.7, 4.4.14, and 4.3.20.
These versions contain various bug fixes. In particular, 4.5.7 and 4.4.14 include security fixes for the experimental FASP feature. Be sure to update if you have enabled it!
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.
We're looking for two Backend Ruby on Rails Web Developers to work with us remotely as part of the core team.
Ideally you are:
1. Very experienced with Ruby on Rails
2. Proficient in PostgreSQL, and familiar with Redis and Elasticsearch
3. Experienced in developing maintainable and scalable web backend and API systems
This remote full-time position requires a 4-hour overlap with the CET timezone.
For more info/to apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mastodon/ac9d4f66-13e8-44d1-bb82-a929ebca8a27
In today's blog post, we have @renchap (with @imanijoy) updating you on the project roadmap, plans, and technical direction.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/our-technical-direction/
We've just published a blog post about our time at #FOSDEM this year, in case you missed out - there's plenty to catch up on, from the session recordings.
Have you wondered what the team was working on in January? Here's our monthly "Trunk & Tidbits" update from the product and development side. Progress on Collections and more, as we work towards the next major release.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/trunk-tidbits-january-2026/
We just released Mastodon 4.5.6, 4.4.13, and 4.3.19.
These versions contain various bug fixes, including a fix for a moderate security vulnerability.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.
We just released Mastodon 4.5.5, 4.4.12, and 4.3.18.
These versions contain various bug fixes, including very important (1 high severity, 3 moderate severity) security fixes.
Mastodon 4.2 is now unsupported, so if you still run it, please update to a supported version as soon as you can.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.
The December edition of Trunk & Tidbits is posted.
It was a quieter month in terms of commits due to the holiday period, but some solid progress was made. Plus, the latest stable releases, end-of-life for Mastodon 4.2, and news about #fosdem
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/01/trunk-tidbits-december-2025/
We just released Mastodon 4.5.4, 4.4.11, 4.3.17 and 4.2.29.
These versions contain various bug fixes, including a high and a moderate severity security fixes.
Mastodon v4.2.29 will be the last update for the Mastodon v4.2 branch, please update to newer versions as soon as you can.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.
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