Self-host Minds Nostr Relay
WebSocket-based Nostr relay server built with Node.js
- Requires
- Redis
What is Minds Nostr Relay?
Minds Nostr Relay is a WebSocket-based relay implementation for the Nostr protocol, built with Node.js and Express. It provides read/write capabilities for Nostr events using MySQL for storage and Redis for caching/rate limiting. The relay supports several NIPs (Nostr Implementation Possibilities) including NIP-01 (basic protocol), NIP-08 (paid messages), NIP-09 (event deletions), and NIP-10 (conventions for enrichment). Installation is done via Docker container or local npm setup.
Should you self-host Minds Nostr Relay?
Minds Nostr Relay scores 59/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #14 of 33 in Communication.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is advanced: plan for several services and some ongoing maintenance. It is agpl-3.0-licensed.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Jitsi Meet (79/100, 30 159 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Minds Nostr Relay vs Jitsi Meet side by side.
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