Ask HN: Any Modern, Serverless Alternatives to Lobste.rs?

9 points by contctlink 1y ago ↗ HN

I’ve been a fan of Lobste.rs for its great community and invite-only model. Recently, I’ve been wondering if there are any modern alternatives out there—especially those that use a serverless architecture.

I'm particularly looking for open-source options or any unique takes that embrace scalability and low maintenance through serverless tech.

Anyone seen anything cool or working on something similar? Would love to hear your thoughts!

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krapp 1y ago ↗

Lobste.rs is open source: https://github.com/lobsters/lobsters

But anything more complex than a basic server seems like overkill for a simple text forum.

stephenr 1y ago ↗

Lobste.rs is a rails app - as much as ruby is not really my bag, I don't think there's anything about it that is particularly "not modern".

The implication from your post is that to be "modern" an application needs to be "serverless" - which frankly is preposterous.

codingclaws 1y ago ↗

I develop a HN/Reddit/Lobste.rs like internet forum [0]. It's Node/Postgres with a vanilla SSR front-end. It's not serverless.

[0] https://github.com/ferg1e/comment-castles