Isso – Ich schrei sonst – is a lightweight commenting server written in Python and JavaScript. It aims to be a drop-in replacement for Disqus.
- Comments written in Markdown
Users can edit or delete own comments (within 15 minutes by default). Comments in moderation queue are not publicly visible before activation. - SQLite backend
Because comments are not Big Data. - Disqus & WordPress Import
You can migrate your Disqus/WordPress comments without any hassle. - Configurable JS client
Embed a single JS file, 65kB (20kB gzipped) and you are done.
See posativ.org/isso for a live demo, more details and documentation.
Requirements
- Python 3.6+ (+ devel headers)
- SQLite 3.3.8 or later
- a working C compiler
Install Isso from PyPi:
pip install issoThen, follow the Quickstart guide.
If you're stuck, follow the Install guide, see Troubleshooting and browse the the full documentation.
- Pull requests are very much welcome! These might be good first issues
- See Ways to Contribute
- Translate
Refer to the docs for Installing from Source.
- Join
#issovia Matrix or via IRC on Libera.Chat - Ask a question on GitHub Discussions.
MIT, see LICENSE.