Macagram
Your private self-hosted social network
Macagram is a fully self-hosted social media platform built from scratch. No corporate servers, no data mining, no algorithmic feeds — just you, your friends, and a 500GB drive.
Built With
Node.js + Express
Custom backend with 124+ API endpoints
SQLite
Lightning-fast local database on external drive
WebSockets
Live streaming, DMs, presence, and notifications
Cloudflare
Tunnel + Pages for global HTTPS access
Electron
Native macOS app with Touch Bar support
WebAuthn
Passkey/Touch ID biometric login
Ollama AI
Local LLM integration via Discord bot
Games
Connect 4, Tic-Tac-Toe, Crash Arena
Features
Posts with Markdown · @mentions · #hashtags · link previews · threaded comments · emoji reactions · DMs · video uploads · shorts · live streaming (WebRTC) · polls · stories (24h) · post scheduling · pinned posts · bookmarks · global search · view counts · post editing
Accounts
Password login · Passkey/WebAuthn · GitHub OAuth · Discord OAuth · Google OAuth · GitLab OAuth · security questions · QR code login · login codes · 2FA/TOTP with backup codes · API keys · bot webhooks
Profiles
Custom banner · profile picture · display name · bio · location · website · pronouns · status · accent color · custom CSS · badges
Accessories
QR generator · URL shortener · retro terminal · audio visualizer · world clocks · random picker · shared calendar · ping monitor · collaborative doc · drawing board · watch party · dark/light/OLED themes · PWA · mobile responsive
Specs
Server: macOS Intel i7-7700HQ, 16GB RAM, Radeon Pro 555
Database: SQLite on external 500GB drive at /Volumes/drive. 1/users.db
Uploads: /Volumes/drive. 1/uploads/
AI: Ollama running llama3.2:1b and deepseek-r1:1.5b
Creator
Luis Services
Full-stack developer · macOSS enthusiast · open source
Built for fun, learning, and having a truly private social space. No algorithms, no ads, no tracking — ever.