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

9 points by contctlink 1 year ago | 3 comments

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!

krapp 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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