What is UNA CMS
Create networking apps with UNA Community Management System.
What is UNA?
UNA is a Community Management System, developed as a full-stack software platform for websites and applications which allow users to interact with each other. While UNA can be used as a dynamic content management system, the main focus is on facilitating user communication and networking.
- Independent: Operators have full control of the software and full ownership of the data
- Intuitive: Operators don't need to be developers to manage and customize their platforms
- Scalable: UNA scales from hundreds to millions of users with minimal overhead
- Customizable: The system allows for unique implementations and rapid adjustments
- Secure: Social apps handle private data with proactive protection measures
- Open-Source: Community operators have full access to source code with modification rights
UNA can function as a web application and as a headless server application. UNA provides all the software components for the development of social web apps and native apps, including:
- Database: MySQL/MariaDB data storage and management
- Application: PHP-based business logic execution
- API: RESTful API using JSON for data exchange
- Auth: Authentication and SSO for identity management
- ACL: deeply customizable access control pattern
- Storage: file storage engine with local and remote (S3) storage
- Media: transcoders for audio and video
Key Features
Out of the box, UNA comes with an extensive set of features commonly found in social networking applications as well as configuration settings built specifically for multi-role communities:
- Social interactions: Reactions, votes, comments, reposts, and sharing
- Content feeds: Subscription feed, public feed, context feed, and Smart Feed
- Identity management: Multiple profiles per account with persona switching
- Profile types: Personal and Organization profile types
- Context modules: Groups, events, and spaces
- Content organization: Tagging and aggregation via labels, channels, categories and
- Content publishing: Posts, videos, albums, and photos
- Communication tools: Messenger and discussions
- Education modules: Classes and courses
- Microblogging: Content sharing via Timeline Updates
- Service apps: Notifications, MassMailer, and Invitations
Use Cases
UNA's flexible architecture makes it suitable for a wide range of implementations:
Community Websites
- Interest-based communities connecting people around shared hobbies and activities
- Professional networks for industry-specific networking and knowledge sharing
- Educational communities with collaborative learning features
Business Applications
- Internal collaboration networks for team communication
- Customer communities where users interact with your company and each other
- Partner portals for business partners, resellers, or affiliates
Organizational Platforms
- Member organizations with directories and communication tools
- Alumni networks connecting graduates of institutions
- Volunteer coordination for non-profit initiatives
Specialized Networks
- Educational platforms with course management and knowledge sharing
- Health & wellness communities with enhanced privacy and resource sharing
- Creative showcases for artists, designers, musicians, and writers
- Entertainment hubs connecting fans and creators
- Event-driven communities for conferences, festivals, and recurring events
Community & Support
UNA has a vibrant ecosystem of resources for site owners, administrators, and developers:
- UNA Platform Website: Official source for downloads, documentation, and updates
- UNA Market: Repository for modules, templates, and extensions
- UNA Discussions: Community support and knowledge sharing
- GitHub Repository: Collaborate on code improvements and bug fixes