owncast · EvanYao826 · Sep 7, 2025 · Sep 23, 2025 · Sep 25, 2025 · Sep 25, 2025
diff --git a/.github/workflows/main.yml b/.github/workflows/main.yml
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ jobs:
         run: mkdir -p static/api/development && curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/owncast/owncast/master/doc/api/index.html > static/api/development/index.html
 
       - name: Generate project roadmap
-        run: cd scripts && ./build-roadmap --accessToken ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }} --milestone 28 > ../content/roadmap/index.html
+        run: cd scripts && ./build-roadmap --accessToken ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }} --milestone 32 > ../content/roadmap/index.html
 
       - name: Commit changes
 
@@ -55,6 +55,14 @@ jobs:
         env:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
 
+      - name: Setup nodejs
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: 20
+
+      - name: Generate fallback news post if there is no published news
+        run: npm install && node scripts/news-fallback/index.js
+
       - name: Build
         run: npm install && hugo --minify
 

diff --git a/content/contact.md b/content/contact.md
@@ -7,18 +7,24 @@ Fediverse: [@owncast@social.owncast.online](https://social.owncast.online/@ownca
 
 Use any of the below options to get in touch with the Owncast team. If you're experiencing issues please open an issue. Drop by our chat if you'd like to talk with Owncast community members or want to talk through something in real time with those who may be able to help.
 
-## [Bug Tracker](https://github.com/owncast/owncast/issues)
+## Bug Tracker
 
 For any bugs or issues you'd like to file with the project.
 
-## [Community Chat](https://owncast.rocket.chat)
+[Create new issue in GitHub](https://github.com/owncast/owncast/issues/new/choose)
+
+## Community Chat
 
 If you have any general usage or support questions, you'll find responses in our chat, where other users and developers hang out.
 
-## [Contribute to the project](/help)
+[Join our chat](https://owncast.rocket.chat)
+
+## Contribute to the project
 
 The project is always looking for people to help build, support and keep Owncast alive.
 
+[Help contribute to Owncast](/help)
+
 ### For security incidents, please send an email to Gabe.
 
 **Note:** We are not responsible for the content that people stream using Owncast nor do we have insight into how people may use this software. For specific concerns contact the owners of the servers in question.

diff --git a/content/contribute.md b/content/contribute.md
@@ -2,6 +2,6 @@
 title: Contribute
 ---
 
-<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=https://owncast.dev/owncast/Contributor-Guide-12eed550d9b347829323496e3bf12ca3" />
+<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=https://github.com/owncast/owncast/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md" />
 
-Click <a href="https://owncast.dev/owncast/Contributor-Guide-12eed550d9b347829323496e3bf12ca3">here</a> if you are not redirected.
+Click <a href="https://github.com/owncast/owncast/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md">here</a> if you are not redirected.
diff --git a/content/docs/codecs.md b/content/docs/codecs.md
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Note: ffmpeg 5 is not currently supported with VA-API. Please use a version less
 
 Links:
 
-- [VA-API at Linux Reviews](https://linuxreviews.org/VAAPI)
+- [Video Acceleration API on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_Acceleration_API)
 - [Intel Media Driver for VA-API](https://github.com/intel/media-driver/)
 
 ### NVIDIA Encoder (nvenc)

diff --git a/content/docs/social.md b/content/docs/social.md
@@ -82,6 +82,8 @@ By clicking the _Compose_ button in the admin header you can create a post to se
 
 If somebody **follows** you, **likes** a post you send out, or **shares** any of your posts while a stream is live it will display that these actions took place within the chat feed. This can be disabled under the social settings.
 
+Fediverse follow events are also available to third-party integrations through [webhooks](/thirdparty/webhooks/#fediverse_engagement_follow).
+
 <center>
     <figure>
   <img src="/docs/img/fediverse.svg" width="30%" id="learn-more" />
@@ -97,7 +99,7 @@ A decentralized network of different services built on standards is the future o
 
 ### Discover services and sites that make up The Fediverse
 
-- [What is The Fediverse?](https://joinfediverse.wiki/What_is_the_Fediverse%3F) on Fediverse.wiki.
+- [What is The Fediverse?](https://jointhefediverse.net/?lang=en-us) on Fediverse's website.
 - [Fediverse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fediverse) on Wikipedia.
 - [Fediverse.party](https://fediverse.party/)
 - [Fediverse.observer](https://fediverse.observer/)

diff --git a/content/docs/watching-on-tvs.md b/content/docs/watching-on-tvs.md
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ If your application has _IPTV_ or _M3U_ support, you can also browse the directo
 
 Owncasts for tvOS
 
-1. Install [Owncasts for tvOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owncasts/id6451178968?platform=appleTV) from the tvOS App Store.
+1. Install [Owncasts for tvOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owncasts/id6451178968) from the tvOS App Store.
 1. Add your own Owncast server in the settings to watch any Owncast-powered live stream.
 
 VLC for tvOS
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ AirPlay
 
 Owncasts for iOS
 
-1. Install [Owncasts for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owncasts/id6451178968?platform=iphone) from the iPhone App Store.
+1. Install [Owncasts for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owncasts/id6451178968) from the iPhone App Store.
 1. Launch the application and browse the directory or add your own Owncast-powered live stream in the settings.
 1. Begin playback of the live stream.
 1. Press the AirPlay button and select your AirPlay compatible device.
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ Choose an application, and add `https://directory.owncast.online/api/iptv` as yo
 
 Owncasts for tvOS
 
-1. Install [Owncasts for tvOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owncasts/id6451178968?platform=iphone) from the tvOS App Store.
+1. Install [Owncasts for tvOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owncasts/id6451178968) from the tvOS App Store.
 1. Launch the application and browse the directory.
 1. Add your own private Owncast server in the settings if it is not listed in the directory.
 

diff --git a/content/hacktoberfest.md b/content/hacktoberfest.md
@@ -7,9 +7,7 @@ type: toc
 ---
 
 <center>
-    <a href="https://hacktoberfest.com">
-        <img src="../images/hacktoberfest.png" alt="hacktoberfest 2024 logo" width="80%"/>
-    </a>
+    {{< hacktoberfest type="image" >}}
 </center>
 
 Some of the information about Hacktoberfest was copied here from the official [Hacktoberfest website](https://hacktoberfest.com/participation/) and should be referenced for more information.
@@ -24,19 +22,14 @@ For the past 10 years, thousands of people—coders and non-coders alike—have
 
 ## What is Owncast?
 
-Owncast is a single-user live streaming server with chat features that allows you to run your own live stream. It's volunteer run, donation funded, and 100% free and open source software that exists for the community. [See some examples in use](https://directory.owncast.online). If you're curious what some of the users have to say about the software and what they're doing with it, [here's some discussing why they like it](https://videos.owncast.online/v/GbUWuPQzFvN88SGuihfrS9).
+Owncast is a single-user live streaming server with chat features that allows you to run your own live stream. It's volunteer run, donation funded, and 100% free and open source software that exists for the community. [See some examples in use](https://owncast.directory). If you're curious what some of the users have to say about the software and what they're doing with it, [here's some discussing why they like it](https://videos.owncast.online/v/GbUWuPQzFvN88SGuihfrS9).
 
 ## What do you receive by contributing to Owncast during Hacktoberfest?
 
 - You’ll unlock a digital badge when you register for Hacktoberfest, and level it up with each of your four pull/merge requests accepted during Hacktoberfest.
-- Quality contributions[^1] to Owncast will receive an **Owncast t-shirt**. If you feel like you have qualified for a shirt, please [register for your t-shirt here!](https://gabekangas.typeform.com/to/Wfx9UHVZ).
 - You get added to the Owncast list of contributors on the [Owncast website](https://owncast.online), [GitHub repository](https://github.com/owncast/owncast) **and** the contributors thank-you video on [Owncast TV](https://watch.owncast.online).
 - You take part in a **global event**, contribute to **a cool project**, and be a part of the **open source community**.
 
-<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; justify-content: center">
-    {{< figure src="../images/owncast-tshirt.png" caption="Owncast<br/>Contributor t-shirt" height="200px" >}}
-</div>
-
 ## Code Contributions
 
 Visit our [Owncast contributor guide](https://owncast.online/contribute/) to learn how to get started with contributing to Owncast.
@@ -70,19 +63,15 @@ The Owncast project is always looking for ways to get in front of more people an
 
 ## Usage Contributions
 
-If you've been thinking about trying Owncast for the first time but haven't found the right time to be inspired to try it out, **this is your chance**. If you spin up a new public Owncast server and list it on the [Owncast Directory](https://owncast.online/directory) during Hacktoberfest, you'll receive a t-shirt from us.
+If you've been thinking about trying Owncast for the first time but haven't found the right time to be inspired to try it out, **this is your chance**. If you spin up a new public Owncast server and list it on the [Owncast Directory](https://owncast.directory) during Hacktoberfest, you'll receive a t-shirt from us.
 
 ## Where to Begin
 
 - Read the [Hacktoberfest Values](https://hacktoberfest.com/participation/#values).
-- Register for [Hacktoberfest 2024](https://hacktoberfest.com/participation/) starting September 26th.
+- {{< hacktoberfest type="registration" >}}
 - Read the Owncast [Contributor Guide](https://owncast.online/contribute/).
 - Visit the Owncast [Good first Issues](https://github.com/owncast/owncast/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22) list to see what has been designated as a good place to start.
 - [Install your own instance](/quickstart) of Owncast in about a minute.
 - [Join our chat](https://owncast.rocket.chat) and introduce yourself.
 
 See you soon!
-
----
-
-[^1]: A quality contribution is generally seen as that needed to be completed, fixing a bug that was reported, writing useful documentation, creating content around Owncast, or performing some piece of work within the Owncast organization that previously was determined to be needed. Coming up with your own arbitrary ideas, fixing typos, or making up changes just for the sake of getting PRs merged in are not seen as a quality contribution.
diff --git a/content/images/hacktoberfest.png b/content/images/hacktoberfest.png
diff --git a/content/news/2025-5-year-anniversary.md b/content/news/2025-5-year-anniversary.md
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ The newsletter reached out to the Fediverse to solicit some birthday wishes for
 
 > "I am very appreciative of the lightweightness of Owncast! I am running a server off a refurbished office PC and I have been able to run some very nice streams!" --[DingusMacDongle](https://mastodon.social/@dingusmacdongle?ref=owncast.ghost.io)
 
-> " I personally built my entire community thanks to Owncast and the Fediverse. :-D It's what got me into creating Fireside Fedi. I've met so many amazing folks that have taken Owncast and made it their own. And thank you Kit for doing the newsletter." --[Ozoned](https://social.ozoned.net/@ozoned?ref=owncast.ghost.io)
+> " I personally built my entire community thanks to Owncast and the Fediverse. :-D It's what got me into creating Fireside Fedi. I've met so many amazing folks that have taken Owncast and made it their own. And thank you Kit for doing the newsletter." --[Ozoned](https://btfree.social/@ozoned)
 
 > "Owncast has been a fantastic tool for me. Socially, it has enabled me to meet some really cool people and foster a community. On the technical side, it's helped me deepen my understanding of video technology and see it applied in the real world for my viewers. I'm excited to celebrate its 5th anniversary!" --[Logan Fick](https://social.logal.dev/@logan?ref=owncast.ghost.io)
 

diff --git a/content/quickstart/container.md b/content/quickstart/container.md
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ toc: false
 Alternatively, you can create a `docker-compose.yml` file with the following contents:
 
 ```yaml
-version: "3"
 services:
   owncast:
     image: owncast/owncast:latest