Self-Host Commento with Docker: A Privacy-Focused Commenting System
Introduction to Commento Commento is an open-source, lightweight, and privacy-focused commenting system that you can self-host. Unlike traditional commenting systems, Commento doesn’t track your users, respects their privacy, and is fully compliant with GDPR and other privacy regulations. Why Choose Commento? Privacy-focused: No tracking, no ads, no analytics Lightweight: Fast-loading with minimal JavaScript Open Source: Full control over your data, with MIT license Markdown Support: Format your comments easily Email Notifications: Get notified of new comments Moderation Tools: Full control over comments And…anonymous comments! Prerequisites Before we begin, make sure you have the following: A server with Docker and Docker Compose installed A domain name pointing to your server (recommended) Basic knowledge of Docker and the command line Installation with Docker Compose First, create a new directory for your Commento setup: mkdir commento && cd commento Create a docker-compose....