Introducing Tangled, a new Git collaboration platform combining social elements with decentralized control through AT Protocol technology. It aims to give developers full ownership over their code while fostering vibrant open-source communities and making coding enjoyable again. Unlike other models like ActivityPub’s federated approach or Radicle’s P2P system, Tangled blends the best aspects by utilizing atproto for its decentralized social apps with a central identity concept.
At its core lies “knots,” lightweight servers enabling users to easily host Git repositories either individually or in multi-tenant settings suitable for personal use on devices like Raspberry Pi up to larger community servers. Tangled provides managed knots as default hosting options free of charge initially. The platform’s App View acts as a unified interface across different knots, allowing seamless access, cloning, and contribution to repositories hosted anywhere within the network.
Tangled is still in its early stages but focuses on three key principles: data ownership (users retain control over their content), low entry barriers for newcomers without sacrificing user experience quality standards; this means creating tools that feel intuitive while remaining decentralized. They believe AT Protocol simplifies one crucial aspect of social media—connecting with friends—making it easier than ever before to join them on platforms like IRC (#tangled at libera.chat).
As they continue developing core features and improve the platform, Tangled invites interested individuals to follow updates via RSS feeds or their Bluesky profile for real-time insights into this promising project’s progression.\
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