In simple English
Flarum is software for running your own online discussion board. People can create accounts, start topics and reply to each other. It loads fast and looks clean on both phones and computers. You need a web server with PHP (a programming language used to build websites) to host it. It is free to use under the MIT licence (a legal permit that lets you run, change and share the code without paying).
What it is
Flarum is a modern forum application built with PHP and JavaScript. This repository contains the core framework for developers.
What it is good for
Community builders who want a clean, fast alternative to older forum software like phpBB.
- Fast page loads thanks to a lightweight design.
- Clean and modern interface that works well on mobile phones.
- Flexible extension system for adding new features.
- Requires a web server with PHP and a database to run.
- Core repository is meant for developers rather than direct site setup.
- Finding and maintaining compatible extensions takes ongoing work.
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composer create-project flarum/flarum .