Welcome to librelist.com
Librelist is a free as in freedom mailing list site for open source projects. It is a place for FOSS communities to discuss all the things they want without ads, censorship, signup requirements, bundled apps, or requirements that you use any particular email client or service.
Spam And Bounce Blocking
Spam is heavily blocked on all lists to keep things clean. We will also periodically ban anonymous email services if they become a vector for abuse.
Bounced emails are caught and anyone who bounces has all of their subscriptions paused until they can fix the problem and reinstate themselves.
Archives via Rsync
All archives are accessible efficiently via rsync as maildir directories. This means you can host your mailing list archives on your project’s site rather than directing users to Librelist. Librelist also provides simple archive browsing for smaller projects that can’t host themselves.
Librelist: A Freedom-Focused Mailing List Platform for Open Source Projects
Librelist is a mailing list platform designed with freedom, simplicity, and community in mind. Unlike typical mailing services, Librelist prioritizes user control and privacy, making it an ideal choice for open-source projects and FOSS communities. The platform is completely free as in freedom, meaning there are no hidden fees, ads, or obligations to use specific email clients or services. Users can engage in discussions, share ideas, and collaborate on projects without worrying about intrusive tracking, bundled apps, or censorship.
A key feature of Librelist is its strong approach to spam and email bounce management. The platform employs rigorous spam-blocking mechanisms to keep mailing lists clean and relevant. Anonymous email services that are abused as vectors for spam are periodically banned, ensuring the safety and quality of conversations. Additionally, bounced emails are automatically detected, and any user experiencing delivery issues will have their subscriptions paused until the problem is resolved. This ensures mailing lists remain active and reliable without compromising the experience for other participants.
Librelist also provides highly accessible mailing list archives via rsync in maildir format. This allows projects to host their archives directly on their own websites, offering full control over their content. For smaller projects that cannot host their own archives, Librelist offers a simple, user-friendly browsing interface. This ensures that discussions and historical content remain available to all participants, enhancing collaboration and transparency.
In summary, Librelist empowers FOSS communities by combining freedom, reliability, and usability. It allows project members to communicate effectively while maintaining control over their content and user experience. By providing spam protection, easy archive access, and a user-first design, Librelist supports open-source collaboration in a clean, efficient, and unrestricted environment.