Commento

Commento

v1.8.0

Category: Communication & Chat

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Overview

Commento is a comments widget designed to enhance the interaction on your website. It allows your readers to contribute to the discussion by upvoting comments that add value and downvoting those that don't. The widget supports markdown formatting and provides moderation tools to manage conversations.

Primary Use Cases

1

Host team messaging, threaded channels, and video conferencing without per-user SaaS fees.

2

Run open-source community forums, discussion boards, and customer support shared inboxes.

3

Deploy Matrix or XMPP federated chat homeservers for sovereign end-to-end encrypted messaging.

Key Features

  • Real-time messaging with typing indicators, emoji reactions, and voice notes
  • Mobile and desktop apps with native push notifications
  • Granular channel permissions, roles, and guest access
  • Comprehensive audit logs and compliance archiving

Container Specification

Docker Image

commento:latest

Default Version

v1.8.0

SSL & Domain Routing

Automated Let's Encrypt (Caddy / Traefik)

Persistent Volumes

Managed host volume mounts

How to Deploy Commento with tug.sh

1

Connect your Linux server

Run the 1-line tug.sh agent install command on any Ubuntu, Debian, or Rocky Linux VPS.

2

Select Commento from the Marketplace

Pick your domain name, configure custom environment variables if needed, and choose your persistent storage folder.

3

Click Deploy & Go Live

tug.sh pulls the container, sets up HTTPS certificates, configures the reverse proxy, and boots the service in under 60 seconds.

Deploy on Your Server

Experience effortless self-hosting. Deploy Commento on Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or your home lab with zero maintenance headaches.

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LicenseOpen Source
Platform Cost100% Free for 1st VPS
CategoryCommunication & Chat
Resources
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