Our Services

Alternative internet protocols hosted by Runable.app — embracing the roots of the open internet.

The OG Social Media

Before the feeds, before the likes — there were protocols. Pure, open, and groovy.
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Gopher
Gopher

Gopher

A text-focused, menu-driven protocol from the early internet. Simple, fast, and distraction-free browsing.

gopher://gopher.runable.app:10070

Gemini
Gemini

Gemini

A modern, lightweight protocol between Gopher and the web. Privacy-respecting — no tracking, no JavaScript.

gemini://gemini.runable.app:11965

BBS
Coming Soon
BBS

BBS

A classic Bulletin Board System — message boards, file sharing, and door games over Telnet, just like the 1980s.

telnet bbs.runable.app 10000

IRC
Coming Soon
IRC

IRC

Real-time chat over Internet Relay Chat — join channels, have conversations, and connect the old-school way.

irc.runable.app:20000

NNTP
Coming Soon
NNTP

Usenet

A threaded discussion system via NNTP — the original social network. Subscribe to newsgroups and post articles.

usenet.runable.app:30000