Todd Sundsted
Todd Sundsted
toddsundsted@epiktistes.com
Better dead than bored.
Introductionepiktistes.com/introduction
GitHubgithub.com/toddsundsted/ktistec
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Todd Sundsted

multi-user support in #ktistec is almost there. it turned into a yak-shaving endeavor, as these things often do—i ended up rewriting state management in the rules engine. i guess i thought class-level state was the right way to do it... 🤯

just a few more bugs to go...

Todd Sundsted

With the addition of the @ktistec account, Ktistec (the server) now supports multiple users.

I still have a few rough edges to fix, but there's a good chance official multi-user support will be included in the next release.

#ktistec #fediverse #activitypub #crystallang

Todd Sundsted
Release v2.4.14 of Ktistec

Release v2.4.14 of Ktistec is small in terms of features and fixes, but it improves in two areas where I thought Ktistec was weak: light/dark mode support and autosave.

I'm not hardcore dark mode, but I do prefer it in some cases. Ktistec selects light or dark mode based on the browser or system setting—there is currently no means to select the mode directly. A nice side effect of light/dark mode support is that custom theming support comes nearly for free.

Figure 1: Ktistec editor showing the Dracula theme

Ktistec was meant for writing. I post my fair share of one-line bits of wisdom, but I started building Ktistec because I wanted a space to write long form, and existing Fediverse platforms were more for social interaction. When writing long form, autosaving is an essential feature. Ktistec will now autosave draft posts and replies. If you navigate away before publishing, you can always find the incomplete draft in the Drafts collection which is accessible from your timeline page.

Added

  • Add design system page for previewing UI elements.
  • Support custom themes with automatic light/dark mode switching.
  • Add autosave functionality for new posts, draft posts, and replies.

Changed

  • Add external link indicators.

#ktistec #fediverse #activitypub #crystallang

Todd Sundsted

don't confuse Ruby and Rails

Todd Sundsted

thankfully, the new ios 26 liquid glass user interface doesn't look nearly as bad as many of the photos made it look. it feels like a little nod to the skeuomorphic designs of years past...

Todd Sundsted

After much pain, I have light-mode, dark-mode, and themes support in #ktistec. To celebrate, I implemented the Dracula theme.

Figure: The New Dracula Theme

Theme support was brought to you by Mothership Connection, on repeat—when CSS ails you, funk is the cure.

Todd Sundsted

the weirdest unsolicited things get sent to this server... i'm getting weather reports from a bot now. i don't follow it. no one shared or liked the posts. something is just dropping them into my inbox...

Todd Sundsted

i removed over half of the custom colors i was using in the #ktistec user-interface. it may look slightly less interesting but it will be far easier to maintain.

Todd SundstedChristian Horn

Shibuya Pixel Art event, tomorrow.
Impressive site: pixel-art.jp/spa2025
#shibuyapixelart2025

Todd SundstedWeek in Fediverse :fediverse_light: