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Ecko is a [[ What is Mastodon? |Mastodon]] fork with many cool features, that Mastodon doesn't have. <br>
Ecko is a [[ What is Mastodon? |Mastodon]] fork with many cool features, that Mastodon doesn't have. <br>
It follows the [https://rfc.zeromq.org/spec/42/ Collective Code Construction Contract] or C4 to e.g. add features that are deemed valuable by the community. <br>
It follows the [https://rfc.zeromq.org/spec/42/ Collective Code Construction Contract] or C4 to e.g. add features that are deemed valuable by the community. <br>
This is a difference from Mastodon, where Gargron decides which features Mastodon should have on his own even against the public opinion.
This is a difference from Mastodon, where its author Eugen Rochko decides which features Mastodon should have on his own even against the public opinion.


== What features does Ecko have, that Mastodon doesn't? ==
== What features does Ecko have, that Mastodon doesn't? ==

Revision as of 23:22, 7 January 2022

File:Ecko logo.png
Ecko logo (will be changed soon)

Website joinecko.com
Instance c4.social
Instances list ecko.fediverse.observer
Repository magicstone.-dev/ecko


Ecko is a Mastodon fork with many cool features, that Mastodon doesn't have.
It follows the Collective Code Construction Contract or C4 to e.g. add features that are deemed valuable by the community.
This is a difference from Mastodon, where its author Eugen Rochko decides which features Mastodon should have on his own even against the public opinion.

What features does Ecko have, that Mastodon doesn't?

The admin can change the following values:

  • max post length
  • max poll options
  • max poll answer length
  • max profile metadata fields
  • max length of “about me” text
  • max number of pinned toots

The admin can also upload a favicon in the admin settings and import/export the instance blocklist.
Furthermore local toots are possible. Those are toots that can only be seen by people on the same instance.

Where can I find an Ecko instance to join as a user?

You can try the official instance here.
There is also a full list of Ecko instances here.

Further Reading

How do I get an account?
Getting started with your Fediverse account
Mobile apps
Best practices
Ecko - the advanced page on Ecko

External links

Main article: Ecko weblinks