activitypub-federation

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Master ActivityPub protocol.

AuthorAutomattic
Version1.0.0
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System Documentation

What problem does it solve?

The ActivityPub protocol can be complex, making it difficult to understand how federated social networks communicate and how to implement or debug features. This Skill breaks down the core concepts and mechanics, empowering you to work confidently with the fediverse.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Core Concepts: Explains Actors, Activities, and Objects, including their structure, required properties, and purpose in the ActivityPub ecosystem.
  • Federation Mechanics: Details server-to-server communication, inbox forwarding, shared inbox optimization, and how activities are delivered and processed.
  • Security & Extensions: Covers critical security considerations like content verification and HTTP signatures, along with supported protocol extensions (FEPs).

Quick Start

Explain the three core building blocks of the ActivityPub protocol (Actors, Activities, Objects) and their roles in federation.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

💻 Claude Code Installation

Recommended: Let Claude install automatically. Simply copy and paste the text below to Claude Code.

Please help me install this Skill:
Name: activitypub-federation
Download link: https://github.com/Automattic/wordpress-activitypub/archive/main.zip#activitypub-federation

Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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