Our mission is to connect the world through thriving online communities.
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 |
| Patreon | https://patreon.com/mastodon |
| GitHub | https://github.com/mastodon |
| Documentation | https://docs.joinmastodon.org |
Coming soon in Mastodon 4.6 - a redesigned profile page. We've used community feedback and surveys to inform these updates. In our latest blog post, @imanijoy explains our design thinking and choices. Here are a few highlights 馃У
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/03/a-redesign-for-profiles/
We just released Mastodon 4.5.8, 4.4.15, and 4.3.21.
These versions contain various bug fixes, including fixes for medium severity security issues.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.
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/
@fembot 4.5.5 was released on Jan 20
https://mastodon.social/@MastodonEngineering/115928196923390926
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.
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