One thing about the REST-based Mastodon instance mentioned here, is that I'd like it to eventually be replaced with an ActivityPub implementation, but honestly I don't know much about how to actually integrate with that (yet!). Instead of doing that, I'm going to build a REST based data source specifically for Mastodon, since it suits my personal immediate needs. But, I think it should be possible to basically "follow" an ActivityPub-based account and convert those actions into models. In theory, this would make it possible to import any ActivityPub-based account into whatever platform you're using.

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One thing about the REST-based Mastodon instance mentioned here, is that I'd like it to eventually be replaced with an ActivityPub implementation, but honestly I don't know much about how to actually integrate with that (yet!). Instead of doing that, I'm going to build a REST based data source specifically for Mastodon, since it suits my personal immediate needs. But, I think it should be possible to basically "follow" an ActivityPub-based account and convert those actions into models. In theory, this would make it possible to import any ActivityPub-based account into whatever platform you're using.

My thinking is that your site could "follow" all of your accounts on the fediverse and import that data on your site automatically. I have the "import that data" step down, what I don't understand is how to interact with ActivityPub to interact with my own "inbox" as described in the spec, and I also don't understand how do the actions needed to follow my accounts.

My thinking is that your site could "follow" all of your accounts on the fediverse and import that data on your site automatically. I have the "import that data" step down, what I don't understand is how to interact with ActivityPub to interact with my own "inbox" as described in the spec, and I also don't understand how do the actions needed to follow my accounts.

I would love it if someone who's more knowledgeable about this topic to give me some insight on this:

I would love it if someone who's more knowledgeable about this topic to give me some insight on this:

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Is what I'm proposing even possible? If not, how do you think a site could interact with ActivityPub to import data?

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<li>Is what I'm proposing even possible? If not, how do you think a site could interact with ActivityPub to import data?</li>

The big thing I am having trouble understanding is exactly where need to send the follow action. From what I'm seeing, it seems like I should be able to send a request to follow a specific actor, but I have no clue how to actually do that.

<li>The big thing I am having trouble understanding is exactly where need to send the follow action. From what I'm seeing, it seems like I should be able to send a request to follow a specific actor, but I have no clue how to actually do that.</li>

Are there any SDKs that work with PHP that I should know about, that make this process easier?

<li>Are there any SDKs that work with PHP that I should know about, that make this process easier?</li>

Is there anything else you think I should keep in mind while considering this option?

<li>Is there anything else you think I should keep in mind while considering this option?</li>

<ol><li>Is what I'm proposing even possible? If not, how do you think a site could interact with ActivityPub to import data?</li><li>The big thing I am having trouble understanding is exactly where need to send the follow action. From what I'm seeing, it seems like I should be able to send a request to follow a specific actor, but I have no clue how to actually do that.</li><li>Are there any SDKs that work with PHP that I should know about, that make this process easier?</li><li>Is there anything else you think I should keep in mind while considering this option?</li></ol>

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