Mastodon, the libre micro-blogging social server, lets you create a unique online presence, much like customizing a classic car to reflect your style. With MastoMods, you can tailor Mastodon’s appearance using various CSS tweaks and modifications. This guide will take you through the steps to do just that!

Table of Contents

• Instructions for Admins
• Instructions for Users
• Support

Instructions for Admins

Administering MastoMods is like assembling a puzzle; each piece fits together to create a complete picture. Follow these steps to customize your Mastodon instance:

1. Download and Setup

Start by downloading the MastoMods repository. Transfer the necessary files into your Mastodon deployment. This can be done by cloning the repo and selectively copying over the CSSSCSS files you want!

2. Use a Pre-Made Theme

For an easy customization, let’s say you want to use the Linernotes Dark theme:

1. Fetch the files. Place your custom CSSSCSS in the app/javascript/styles directory.
2. Add your theme to the config. Update the themes.yml file so your theme appears in settings.
3. Optional: Name Your Theme. Edit the locale file to provide a user-friendly name for your theme.
4. Compile and Restart. Finally, run RAILS_ENV=production bundle exec rails assets:precompile to see your changes!

3. Create Your Own Theme

Fancy creating your own theme from scratch? Here’s how:

1. Fetch Base Files. Copy the necessary files from the ...mfc and ...mods directories.
2. Define Colors. Set your color palette in palette.scss.
3. Create Your Theme File. Build a new theme file following the specified order for imports.

Instructions for Users

As a user, you can still customize your Mastodon experience. Here’s how:

If Your Admin Has Installed a Theme

1. Go to your instance’s Settings/Preferences.
2. Scroll down to the Web section.
3. Select your desired theme from the Site theme dropdown.
4. Save changes!

If Your Admin Has Not Installed a Theme

No worries! You can apply some CSS tweaks through user-style managers. If you don’t have one, I recommend using Stylus.

Support

If you run into any issues with MastoMods, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• Check the configuration settings to ensure your theme is registered properly.
• Double-check that all required files have been correctly placed in their respective directories.
• Try running the asset precompile command again, just in case it didn’t execute properly the first time.

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