🚀 Overview

Purpose: Enable the creation of social communities with interactive features such as messaging, media sharing, and notifications.

Real-world use: Developers, startups, and SaaS providers can launch social platforms, private networks, or niche communities without building from scratch.

Target users: Web developers, social platform creators, online community managers, and SaaS providers seeking a GPL-ready PHP social network solution.

✨ Key Features

• User Profiles: Full-featured profiles with avatars, bio, and activity feed.
• Friend Connections: Send requests, accept friends, and manage connections.
• Private Messaging: Real-time direct messaging between users.
• News Feed & Timeline: Share posts, photos, videos, and status updates.
• Media Sharing: Upload images, videos, and other media with comments and likes.
• Notifications: Alerts for messages, friend requests, likes, and comments.
• Groups & Communities: Create and manage interest-based groups.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage users, content, and platform settings efficiently.
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• GPL License: Open-source, fully customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, jQuery
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• APIs: Optional push notifications, social login integrations, and media handling

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, mysqli, json, session, curl; SSL recommended; 2GB+ RAM for medium-scale deployments.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload ColibriSM files to your web server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import colibrism.sql.
3. Update config.php with database credentials and site settings.
4. Set folder permissions for /uploads and /cache.
5. Access the admin panel to configure site settings, users, and content moderation.
6. Test user registration, messaging, and media features before launch.

📦 Deliverables

• Full PHP backend source code (GPL licensed)
• User profiles, news feed, and social media functionalities
• Private messaging and notifications module
• Groups & communities management
• Admin dashboard for managing users and content
• Database schema & sample data
• Responsive frontend UI
• Installation and configuration guide

📱 Supported Platforms

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows (XAMPP/WAMP)

Client Access: Desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers; fully responsive UI.

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Suitable for building niche social platforms, private networks, or SaaS community applications.
• Ensure compliance with privacy laws and user data protection regulations.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Modify themes, layouts, and feature modules in app/Controllers and resources/views.
• Add social login, push notifications, or media processing enhancements as needed.
• Integrate analytics or monetization modules for SaaS deployment.

SEO & SaaS Assurance: Structured URLs, responsive design, and modular architecture enable discoverability and SaaS deployment.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original ColibriSM – Ultimate Social Network PHP Script developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View ColibriSM on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for complying with privacy, copyright, and community regulations.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for building real-world social platforms and online communities.

Expertise: Developed with PHP and MySQL for secure, scalable, and maintainable social networking features.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; detailed installation and operational guidance emphasizes compliance, security, and best practices.