From 44037919b8a284b2c5173d0943011ec3f7be7e19 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lynnesbian Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:24:07 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] added a note about fedibooks --- README.md | 17 +++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 08bb6b6..1164f0a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ # mstdn-ebooks - **Lynnear Edition** This version makes quite a few changes from [the original](https://github.com/Jess3Jane/mastodon-ebooks), such as: @@ -7,7 +6,21 @@ This version makes quite a few changes from [the original](https://github.com/Je - Non-Markov stuff - Stores toots in a sqlite database rather than a text file - Doesn't unnecessarily redownload all toots every time - + +## FediBooks +Before you use mstdn-ebooks to create your own ebooks bot, I recommend checking out [FediBooks](https://fedibooks.com). Compared to mstdn-ebooks, FediBooks offers a few advantages: +- Hosted and maintained by someone else - you don't have to worry about updating, keeping the computer on, etc +- No installation required +- A nice UI for managing your bot(s) +- Easy configuration + +However, there are still a few reasons you might want to use mstdn-ebooks instead: +- Your data stays local to your machine +- More customisation potential - you can edit mstdn-ebooks to add functionality +- Replying more (in)frequently than FediBooks allows + +Like mstdn-ebooks, FediBooks is free, both as in free of charge and free to modify, self-host, and more. + ## Install/usage guide An installation and usage guide is available [here](https://cloud.lynnesbian.space/s/jozbRi69t4TpD95). It's primarily targeted at Linux, but it should be possible on BSD, macOS, etc. I've also put some effort into providing steps for Windows, but I can't make any guarantees as to its effectiveness.