Loops is founded and led by dansup, a self-taught developer passionate about building ethical alternatives to corporate social media. He previously created Pixelfed.
While I guide the project's vision and technical direction, Loops thrives because of our community. Every decision, every feature, and every line of code reflects our commitment to transparency and collective ownership.
" This isn't my project — it's ours. Together, we're proving that social media can serve people instead of exploiting them.
Every line of code, every decision, every roadmap item is public and open for community input.
Every repository is public under permissive licenses. Fork it, study it, improve it.
See what we're working on, what's coming next, and what we're considering.
All major decisions are discussed publicly in GitHub issues and community forums.
Instance admins and users can see exactly what data is collected and why.
We actively encourage and review pull requests from anyone in the community.
Comprehensive docs for developers, instance admins, and end users.
A collaborative approach that balances leadership direction with community wisdom.
I (dansup) set the overall direction and make final calls on core architectural decisions to ensure Loops stays true to its mission of ethical, privacy-focused social media.
Community members can propose new features through GitHub issues. Popular proposals are discussed openly, refined collaboratively, and prioritized based on community input and project goals.
Anyone can submit pull requests. All code is reviewed transparently, with feedback provided publicly. Quality contributions from the community shape the platform directly.
Each instance admin has full control over their server's moderation policies, allowed content, and federation choices. Loops provides the tools; communities set their own rules.
There are many ways to participate in shaping the future of Loops.
Fix bugs, build features, or improve performance. All skill levels welcome — we'll help you get started.
View open issuesSuggest features, vote on proposals, and participate in discussions about the platform's future.
Join discussionsHost your own Loops instance and help grow the federated network with your unique community.
Setup guideShare Loops with friends, write about it, or create content showcasing ethical social media alternatives.
Share the projectWe commit to operating with radical openness
All code, issues, and pull requests are visible on GitHub. No secret development branches.
Frequent blog posts, release notes, and community calls to keep everyone informed.
I'm reachable through multiple channels and committed to responding to community concerns.
Major decisions are documented with context, rationale, and community input considered.
Loops will never be sold or controlled by corporate interests. This is a community project, forever.
Have questions about how we govern Loops? We're here to listen.
Contact UsWhether you code, design, write, or just care deeply about ethical social media — there's a place for you in our community.