Hermies the hermit crab
Scuttlebutt

a decent(ralised) secure gossip platform

sea-slang for gossip - a scuttlebutt is basically a watercooler on a ship

{% vimeo %}236358264{% endvimeo %} ## How To Get Started The easiest way to get started is using [Patchwork](https://github.com/ssbc/patchwork), a classic social networking [application](./applications.md). ![screenshot of Patchwork](./assets/patchwork.jpg) 1. [Download an Installer](https://github.com/ssbc/patchwork/releases) for Windows, macOS and Linux 2. Get a [pub invite code](https://github.com/ssbc/scuttlebot/wiki/Pub-Servers) 3. Use the pub invite : in Patchwork click `+ Join Pub` and paste the invite code Step 2 is important if you want to be able to find people further than your local network - it sets you up with a robot friend on the internet which helps you find and communicate with people. Read more about Pubs and their role [here](./concepts/pub.md). ## Join The Community Check out the following channels by typing their name (with #) in the search bar: - **#new-people**: introduce yourself - **#faq**: first impressions, what is confusing as a new user? - **#patchwork**: report bugs, suggestions, etc - **#scuttlebutt**: protocol related discussion Here are some other favourites: - **#boats**: people living on, hacking, and bulding boats - **#cooking-channel**: nerds sharing recipes - **#solarpunk**: step into the future - **#gardening**: get some gardening on with your off-grid - **#anarchitecture**: decentralise all the things ## Code of conduct Please note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](code-of-conduct.md). By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms. ## About This Handbook To view the public handbook, browse to [scuttlebutt.nz](https://www.scuttlebutt.nz) The handbook is organized by topics: * [Contributing](contributing.md) * [Talks](talks.md) * [Applications](applications.md) * [Principles](principles.md) * [FAQ](faq/index.md) * [Stories](stories/index.md) * [Modules](modules.md) * [Concepts](concepts/index.md) * [Guides](guides/index.md) * [Glossary](glossary.md) ## Other documentation Over time we have scattered documentation around in a few places: - [scuttlebot.io](https://scuttlebot.io) - [ssbc.github.io](https://ssbc.github.io) [Please help us consolidate this here](contributing.md#contributing-documentation)!