Welcome to Distributed Press CLI

The Distributed Press CLI (dp-cli) (opens in a new tab) is a powerful command-line tool for interacting with the Distributed Press API and Social Inbox. It enables you to manage websites, register ActivityPub actors, and share updates seamlessly across the Fediverse—all from your terminal.

Two Ways to Publish with Distributed Press CLI

1. Publishing Website with Distributed Press API

Using the Distributed Press API, you can publish static websites directly to IPFS, Hypercore, and HTTPS. The dp-cli allows you to create a site, upload content, and manage DNS records seamlessly. For instance, after creating a site, you can use the dp-cli publish command to upload content from your local directory to the Distributed Press infrastructure. Your site becomes available across decentralized protocols, ensuring global accessibility and resilience.

2. Sending Posts to the Fediverse via Social Inbox

With the Social Inbox integration, you can share ActivityPub posts to your followers on the Fediverse. By combining dp-cli with the Staticpub template (opens in a new tab), you can create a website that doubles as an ActivityPub actor. After setting up your actor and registering it with the Social Inbox, use the dp-cli send-post command to share posts directly from your terminal, reaching your followers securely and efficiently.