Ask HN: Is there any opensource php(not arc) HN clone?

[anujkk]

I'm looking for an open source solution that offers me same functionality as HN for my niche community. It should be in php. You guys know about any such project?

I basically want to let my users share news(links) or ask questions and discuss about it just like HN.

I can use pligg(http://pligg.com) but it only lets you share links.

[nagarch]

https://github.com/antirez/lamernews

[MattBearman → nagarch]

That seems to be Ruby only, anujkk asked for PHP.

[Rust]

http://noostr.com/ - it's older, but not abandoned. An update is coming in the next couple months with some much needed patches and additions.

[anujkk → Rust]

Thanks rust. It is nice project. This is something I was looking for.

I will use it and will also integrate it with wordpress user system so that instead of noostr login system, wordpress login system is used(may be a plugin). Once done, I will provide it as open source on git and give you its link. It will bring more users to noostr. :)

[MattBearman]

I've actually toyed with the idea of writing an HN clone in PHP for a while, if there was a demand for one I'd definitely do it.

[anujkk → MattBearman]

I guess there will be huge demand not only as a standalone installation but also as wordpress/buddypress plugin. If it is well integrated with buddypress system people can also pay a few dollars for it. A news.[mysite].com can be useful for many niche community sites. The news/qa/discussion format of HN is a good way to engage members in constructive discussions.

[yogrish]

Check this http://hotarucms.org/