Mataroa

Mataroa provides a self‑hostable, MIT‑licensed blogging system focused on plain‑text writing. Users create posts in markdown, view them without ads, tracking, or analytics cookies, and can export their entire blog as markdown files, Zola/Hugo sources, or an epub. The platform supports optional custom domains, image hosting, RSS and email newsletters, and a premium “post by email” feature, while the free tier offers core publishing without subscription or email‑required sign‑up.

The software is built with Django and can be run locally or via Docker, using environment files for configuration and a PostgreSQL database stored in a Docker volume. Development tools include a command‑line interface and a Telegram bot, and the project follows a clear contribution workflow with linting, testing, and dependency management handled by uv.

Mataroa targets writers who want a minimalist, privacy‑respecting blog that emphasizes text over visual clutter. It is suitable for individuals who prefer a simple, ad‑free experience and may later migrate their content to another host, thanks to the provided export and redirection utilities.