Welcome to Maidan Cloud
Your community's complete digital town square - built for privacy, collaboration, and democratic self-governance.
Maidan Cloud is an open-source platform that gives communities the power to run their own privacy-first digital infrastructure. No more dependence on Big Tech platforms that monetize your data and control your conversations.
Built on Maidan Stack - Open-source infrastructure-as-code for community digital sovereignty. (Git repository coming soon)
🏛️ What is Maidan Cloud?
Maidan Cloud transforms any community into a digitally sovereign organization with:
- 🔒 Privacy-First Tools: End-to-end encrypted chat, collaborative documents, and secure video conferencing
- 🤖 Local AI Power: Community-controlled AI assistance without sending data to external services
- 🎥 Media Independence: Your own video platform that connects with the broader federated network
- 🛡️ Complete Data Control: Everything runs on your infrastructure - no third-party dependencies
- 🌐 Democratic Federation: Connect and collaborate with other Maidan Cloud communities worldwide
- ⚡ Easy Deployment: Infrastructure as Code setup gets you running in under an hour
🚀 Why Maidan Cloud?
For Communities Seeking Digital Independence
Traditional platforms limit your autonomy, harvest your data, and can shut you down at any time. Maidan Cloud gives you:
- Sovereignty: Your data, your servers, your rules
- Sustainability: No monthly fees to platform monopolies
- Security: Enterprise-grade security without enterprise complexity
- Scalability: Grows with your community from 10 to 10,000 members
- Interoperability: Standards-based federation connects you to the wider ecosystem
Built for Real Democracy
Maidan Cloud includes governance tools and processes designed for communities that want to make decisions together:
- Transparent Governance: Built-in documentation and decision-making frameworks
- Inclusive Participation: Multiple communication channels accommodate different participation styles
- Distributed Moderation: Community-controlled moderation without centralized censorship
- Educational Resources: Help your community understand and use digital tools effectively
🛠️ Your Digital Town Square
Core Services
| Service | What It Does | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Matrix Chat | Secure messaging with end-to-end encryption | Replace Slack/Discord with a tool you control |
| Nextcloud Cloud | Complete cloud storage, office suite, and file collaboration | Replace Google Drive/Microsoft 365 with community-controlled alternative |
| LibreChat AI | Local AI assistance for your community | Get AI help without sending data to Big Tech |
| CryptPad Documents | Real-time collaborative editing | Work together without Google Docs tracking you |
| WordPress Hub | Community website and information center | Your digital front door and knowledge base |
| PeerTube Videos | Federated video platform | Share community content without YouTube's algorithms |
| Jitsi Meetings | Privacy-focused video conferencing | Community meetings without Zoom's data collection |
| Vaultwarden | Community password management | Share credentials securely among trusted members |
| Lemmy Forums | Threaded discussions and link sharing | Community discussions that stay in the community |
Supporting Infrastructure
- Authentik SSO: Single sign-on for LibreChat, Matrix, Nextcloud, Jitsi, and PeerTube
- Traefik Gateway: Automatic HTTPS and security for all services
- mdBook Documentation: This documentation system, customized for your community
🔐 Privacy & Security Built-In
Maidan Cloud prioritizes your community's safety:
- Zero Data Mining: No algorithms analyzing your conversations for profit
- Encrypted Communications: End-to-end encryption available for sensitive discussions
- Local AI Processing: AI assistance runs on your servers, not external APIs
- Regular Security Updates: Automated security patches keep your platform safe
- Backup & Recovery: Your data is backed up and recoverable
🌍 Part of Something Bigger
The Maidan Cloud Network
Your instance can connect with other Maidan Cloud communities through federation:
- Matrix Federation: Chat with members of allied communities
- PeerTube Federation: Share videos across the network
- Lemmy Federation: Participate in discussions across communities
- Shared Learning: Collaborate on governance and best practices
Open Source & Community Driven
Maidan Cloud is developed openly and transparently:
- 📚 Full Source Code: Available on GitHub (link coming soon)
- 🤝 Community Development: Features driven by real community needs
- 🔧 Customizable: Adapt the platform to your community's specific needs
- 💡 Share Improvements: Contribute back to help other communities
🚀 Getting Started
For Community Members
- Join the Chat - Start participating in community conversations
- Try the AI Assistant - Get help with questions and tasks
- Secure Your Passwords - Set up secure credential management
- Learn the Tools - Explore collaborative document editing
For Community Leaders
- Read the Deployment Guide - Learn how to set up your own instance
- Review Governance Tools - Understand democratic decision-making frameworks
- Explore Administration - Learn to manage your community's digital infrastructure
For Developers & Advocates
- Check out the Source Code (GitHub link coming soon)
- Understand the Architecture - Learn how everything fits together
- Join the Network - Connect with other communities
Ready to reclaim your community's digital independence? Start with our Getting Started Guide or explore the Deployment Documentation to set up your own instance.