The Bluesky personal data server (pds) repository is weirdly opinionated about stuff that's easy, and unhelpful with the stuff that's hard. They also insist on using a script that installs a whole HTTP server and Docker stack. But if you're gonna use Docker why assume that people don't already have their own stack? It's just weird and annoying. But here's how I did it.
Self-hosting your PDS | jola.dev
How to set up your own atproto Personal Data Server using tranquil-pds and docker compose, walking you through it step by step.
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.
Self-hosting - AT Protocol
Self-hosting a Bluesky PDS means running your own Personal Data Server that is capable of federating with the wider ATProto network.
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.
Notes on hosting an ATProto PDS on Cloudflare
PDS Directory | ATProto PDS Index
Complete directory of Personal Data Servers in the Atmosphere.
cove.town/cove.town
Self-contained atproto self-hosting setup with PDS, knot, spindle, and hold
cove.town/cove.town
Self-contained atproto self-hosting setup with PDS, knot, spindle, and hold
AT Protocol PDS
Explore this self-hosted AT Protocol Personal Data Server (PDS) with useful links and details.
OpenMeet-Team/atproto-devnet
A local ATProto network in Docker for developing and testing against a real PDS, Jetstream, and DID registry without connecting to production Bluesky.
Hosting an AT Protocol PDS without containerization - Charlotte Som
A simple setup guide for a PDS without requiring Docker or Caddy
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.
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.
Self-hosting your own atproto infrastructure is very much attainable and after going through the process, I wanted to do a little series of write ups on how to go about it. Starting with the PDS! jola.dev/posts/self-hosting-your-pds
Self-hosting your PDS
jola.devPDS Hosting
Resources related to atproto Personal Data Server (PDS) hosting
Bluesky handle directory – PDSes
eny.space
Bitesize Proto: Two PDS containers at the same time; synchronized swimmers - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Atmosphere
