What is AnyChan?
AnyChan is an open-source, lightweight imageboard software written in Go that allows users to set up anonymous discussion boards similar to 4chan or 8chan. It was created as an alternative to closed-source imageboard solutions.
Some key features of AnyChan include:
- Support for creating multiple boards, each with their own topics and moderators
- Posting of images, video, audio and other file types
- Moderation tools like deleting posts, banning users, etc.
- User flagging to report inappropriate content
- Ability to make boards private or public
- Mobile-friendly interface
- No database required, data stored on disk
AnyChan is focused on being fast, simple and extensible. Its goal is to enable free speech and anonymous discussions online with minimal barriers to setting up new communities. It lacks some advanced features of other imageboard software but makes it easy for anyone with a server to host their own site.
Overall, AnyChan is ideal for those seeking open-source imageboard code to launch a new community site or forum with image posting capabilities similar to those made popular by 4chan.
4chan, Reddit, Kohlchan, 8kun, 7chan, Tildes, SaidIt.net, PissedChicken, TBPChan, Lainchan, Raddle, BlockChan, MetaFilter, Arisuchan are some alternatives to AnyChan.