Mastodon-archive-tool

A small python script that will convert a Mastodon archive into a static HTML page where all old Mastodon posts can be viewed. See demo on https://arkiv.andersen.one.

Features

The purpose of this script was to create an archive of my old Mastodon profile, because I moved my profile to a new instance. The archive will include all posts, but not the comments or reboosts that has been made.

• An introduction with an avatar, name, Mastodon handle, introduction and number of posts, answers and quote posts.
• An information that the profile has been moved.
• All posts listed with newest first.
• A sidebar with search fields and filter buttons.
• Possible to filter only posts or answers, posts with pictures, links or tags, year or used tags.

How to use

The python script must be in same folder as Mastodon archive, and the archive file must be named "Archive.zip". Run the scrupt in a Linux terminal with Python installed using the code 'python3 generate_archive.py'.

This will generate the static HTML page as index.html. The avatar will be in the same folder as avatar.png og media files will be included in the subfolder "media".

The language of the generated Mastodon archive is danish.

License

The script is published under the GPL 3.0 license or later, which means you can use it and modify it for free.

Follow me

Follow me on Mastodon on @aphandersen@andersen.one.