I recently got super into the ATProto spec and how different services use PDS to store the data, I put together a quick client-only website that presents all those records in a single, consolidated feed of all my activity: at.diego.codes
at.diego.codes โ Diego Vicente
at.diego.codesJul 28, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Setting up my own ATProtocol PDS - Blooym
Details of my adventures self-hosting my own ATProtocol Personal Data Server (PDS), including the painful debugging process.
How do we talk about atproto to non-developers?
The beauty of AT Protocol is that all of your data from different apps is available on your PDS, your own folder on the internet containing your stuff as JSON. This means that you can switch which app you use to view that data, without losing anything. It also makes it very easy to make connections between data stored using different lexicons, or just display activity in one place. Sifa does a nice job of this on your profile page. For web developers, and people who understand webhosting, the concept is reasonably easy to understand. I know that any atproto app I join is going to store data in my PDS, any other people will be able to see it.
Other PDS
Compare other ATproto Personal Data Servers (PDS): see providers, regions, and tips for choosing where your handle and social data should live.
Other PDS
Compare other ATproto Personal Data Servers (PDS): see providers, regions, and tips for choosing where your handle and social data should live.
Embracing ATProto, part 1: Setting up a PDS
In this series of posts, I'll explore my journey into setting up my workflows and services for atproto. The first step is setting up my PDS. Let's start with a bit of explanation for all this lingo.
Adversarial ATProto PDS Migration | Blog
An ATProto account lives on a Personal Data Server (PDS), and that service needs to be hosted somewhere by someone. There are a lot of options here, like a Raspberry Pi in your closet, a rented VPS in a datacentre, or a batteries-included service like bsky.social.
PDS Directory | ATProto PDS Index
Complete directory of Personal Data Servers in the Atmosphere.
atproto-wc ยท atproto-wc
Framework-agnostic ATProto web components. Content from PDS. Engagement from Constellation. Zero AppView dependency.
the single most important part of atproto is the PDS as a user-controlled auth and storage layer to which clients can connect directly. death to appviews
Authenticated Transfer Enables Orchestration - nekomimi
blog.nekomimi.petEvery post, like, and blog entry on atproto sits in your Personal Data Server (PDS) as structured data you own, which means building experiences that are extremely customized to you has never been easier. atproto + AI is incredibly powerful! #atproto
Atproto Is the Context Window You Own - The Tropopause
pckt.blogPDS Hosting
Resources related to atproto Personal Data Server (PDS) hosting
Bluesky handle directory โ PDSes
eny.space
Bitesize Proto: Two PDS containers at the same time; synchronized swimmers - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Atmosphere
