Forking Authentik Distro for Community Management
This is a step to begin working on what I identified in Building Communities
I’ve broadened the scope of the Authentik distro to apply to others starting and maintaining communities, especially those that may not have an identity option in place yet.
Chat-Based Community Dashboard Repo: IrregularChat Community Dashboard
Current Features
- n8n Connected: Automate workflows and tasks easily with this no-code integration.
- NoCoDB Connected: Offers a no-code database management option for community managers.
- Enhanced GUI Management: Added pages for settings to simplify configuration beyond
.env
files. - Copy-and-Paste Prompts: Integrated pages with ready-made prompts for quick setup.
Why This Repo?
While platforms like Discord and Slack are great for general communities, and tools like Matrix/Element Messenger offer self-hosting and encryption, many users are hesitant to adopt new platforms. Signal’s wide adoption and default status make it an ideal starting point for community interaction.
This repo bridges the gap by providing community management tools that extend Signal’s capabilities, along with integration options like:
- Signal Bots: Enable interaction and updates directly through Signal.
- Maubot for Matrix: Allow easy management and messaging in Matrix ecosystems.
- Bridged Chats: Seamlessly connect chats across platforms.
- SMTP Emails: Enable email-based communications for users.
- Webhooks: Automate and streamline tasks.
- NoCoDB Database Integration: Simplify community data handling and tracking.
Aims
This project aims to retain Signal as a base platform while expanding its usability for community managers. With additional tools and integrations, this repo provides options for:
- Enhanced Signal bot functionality.
- Bridging chats across different platforms.
- Managing community databases and communication through an accessible GUI.
Who Is This For?
- Community Managers: Looking for no-code, self-hosted tools to organize and manage user bases.
- Developers: Interested in building tools for signal-centric or multi-platform communities.
Community Management Roadmap
- NoCoDB for User Verification
- Integrate NoCoDB to manage and verify users via a no-code database interface.
- Verification Email Process
- Implement an automated email verification system to streamline user onboarding.
- Integration of Other Identity Managers
- Add options for identity management, starting with APIs such as Keycloak.
- Signal Bot Launch
- Provide a customizable Signal bot for announcements, updates, and user interactions.
- Maubot Integration
- Enable Maubot for Matrix to automate interactions and enhance community engagement.
- Global Announcements via API or Webhooks
- Add the ability to send announcements across all rooms using APIs or webhooks.
- Room Management Tools
- Maintain a list of all rooms for easier tracking and management.
- Add users to rooms programmatically or via admin commands.
- Chat-Based Account Management
- Allow users to create accounts, reset passwords, or update credentials using chat-based subcommands.
- Quick Creation of Conflict Rooms
- Add functionality to create a conflict resolution room quickly, automatically adding all moderators and the relevant individual(s) into a private space.
- Direct Messaging for Account Support
- Enable admins to send users direct messages containing account creation details or verification steps.
Suggestions and Feedback
Feel free to explore, contribute, or fork this repo to fit your needs. Let’s build better tools for community management!