Pixelfed is an open-source, decentralized photo-sharing platform built on the ActivityPub protocol. It offers a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream platforms by enabling users to share photos without ads, tracking, or centralized control.
Hours delivered back to the business
SOX compliance in Settlement process automation
Success rate of bot case completion
For functional release of OBT, RTS and OGS
The Chalange
As part of our ongoing commitment to support ethical and user-first technology, our team at SynergyFlow Labs collaborated with the Pixelfed community to enhance the platform’s performance, user interface, and contribution workflow. The project required balancing a modern social experience with the technical demands of federation and decentralization.
With growing demand for open platforms, it was crucial to build a performant, scalable solution that could handle rich media content and real-time interaction — all while maintaining complete data ownership for users.
Our Collaboration
SynergyFlow Labs contributed to the Pixelfed project by:
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Enhancing front-end components using Vue.js to improve user experience across devices.
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Collaborating on backend improvements in Laravel, focusing on performance optimization and better media handling.
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Assisting with bug fixes, accessibility improvements, and issue resolution on GitHub.
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Supporting documentation updates to streamline onboarding for new contributors.
The Results
- Improved UI responsiveness and performance
- Smoother media uploads and timeline rendering
- Increased contributor engagement through better documentation
- >95% success rate of bot case completion
- Strengthened open-source collaboration and community alignment
