The Open-Source Video Community Platform

Build, own, and monetize your video community with complete freedom. ShortPress is 100% open source, self-hosted, and designed for creators who want full control.

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For Developers & Self-Hosters

Download the ShortPress open-source engine and deploy on your own infrastructure. Full control, no vendor lock-in, infinite customization possibilities.

100% open source
Self-hosted freedom
Active community
Full code access

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How It Works

The proven playbook for building and monetizing video communities

Select Your Business Template

Pick your vertical niche from our marketplace of market-validated business templates built on proven business models.

Market-Validated Templates

Choose from proven business models designed for specific niches

Complete Documentation

Get detailed guides and playbooks for your chosen vertical

Optimized User Flows

Built-in conversion paths and engagement strategies

Build Your Website

Use our powerful CMS to manage content and customize your website structure without writing code.

No-Code Customization

Adjust layouts, colors, and branding with intuitive controls

Content Management

Easily upload media, organize categories, and manage content

Launch in Minutes

Set up your entire site architecture quickly and efficiently

Create Content

Follow our battle-tested playbook to create engaging content on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Proven Strategies

Learn viral hooks and storytelling techniques that work

Content Templates

Access content calendars, scripts, and editing guides

Platform Optimization

Get platform-specific tips to maximize engagement

Drive Traffic

Direct your social media followers to your ShortPress website using strategic CTAs and optimized landing pages.

Built-in SEO Tools

Optimize for search engines and social sharing

Analytics Tracking

Track visitors and measure campaign performance with UTM parameters

Audience Building

Create bio links and build email lists to nurture your community

Generate Revenue

Convert visitors into income through pre-built monetization tools and proven revenue strategies.

Multiple Income Streams

Ads, affiliates, memberships, and digital products all in one place

Proven Strategies

Use templates with real revenue generation track records

Revenue Analytics

Track earnings and optimize conversion rates with built-in analytics

Our Flagship Open-Source Business Launcher

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The Anime Business Launcher

Launch Your Anime Streaming Website in 1 Hour

Not just a theme. This is a proven, open-source business model, replicated from our profitable internal project. Deploy your anime streaming platform in just 1 hour with full code access and full control.

Based on Real Success

This template's design and features are fully replicated from our profitable internal "shadow" project, NekoStream. Every line of code is open source.

Built-in Monetization Pathways

Pre-configured optimized ad placements and affiliate marketing modules. Start earning from day one with proven, open-source monetization code.

Success Playbook Included

Get our exclusive "Anime Community Cold Start Playbook" showing you step-by-step how to acquire traffic. Open-source template + proven strategy.

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Anime Community Platform

Build engaged anime fan communities

AI IP Saga Platform

Monetize AI-generated content

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AI IP Saga Launcher

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Transform Your AI Creations into a Monetizable Short Drama Universe

Perfect for AI artists and storytellers who want to build structured, profitable IP from scattered AI works. Turn your creative “pearls” into a valuable “necklace” that your fans will pay for.

AI-First Design

Built specifically for AI creators using Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Pika, RunwayML, and other AI tools. Every feature is optimized for AI-generated content workflows.

Flexible Monetization

Episodic paywall system with free teasers, pay-per-episode, season passes, and subscription models. Plus digital goods marketplace for high-margin revenue streams.

Success Playbook Included

Get our exclusive “AI IP Short Drama Cold Start Guide” showing you the proven Hook → Land → Convert → Deepen strategy.

Powerful Tools to Accelerate Your Success

Official plugins that save you time and boost your productivity

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Content Connector

Content Connector is an independent, open-source official plugin that serves as a neutral technical bridge, allowing you to connect your ShortPress site to third-party API content sources of your choice.

Specifically optimized for the Anime Business Launcher template. With simple configuration, you can sync anime content from various community-driven projects and open-source content platforms, greatly saving you manual upload time and making your anime website content-rich from day one.

Multi-Source Aggregation

Connect to your choice of API sources

Auto-Sync

Updates automatically without intervention

Simple Configuration

Quick setup through intuitive interface

Content Moderation

Built-in tools for quality control

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Please Note: Users are responsible for the legality and copyright of connected content sources. ShortPress, as a neutral tool provider, assumes no related responsibility.

Content Connector

Perfect for Anime Business Launcher

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Templates

Market Validated

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Regular Updates

Why Choose ShortPress?

Complete control, zero vendor lock-in

100% Open Source

Full code access, no black boxes. Customize everything to your needs.

Self-Hosted

Deploy on your own infrastructure. Your data, your rules.

AI-Powered

Built for the AI era. Optimized for AI-generated content workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ShortPress?

ShortPress is an open-source video community platform that gives creators complete control over their content, audience, and revenue streams.

How is it different from YouTube or TikTok?

Unlike centralized platforms, ShortPress is self-hosted and open-source. You own your audience data, control your monetization, and aren't subject to algorithm changes.

Do I need technical skills to use ShortPress?

Not necessarily. You can use our managed hosting service at Shortify.ai for instant deployment, or self-host if you have technical capabilities.

What business templates are available?

We offer the Anime Business Launcher and AI IP Saga Launcher templates, with more coming soon including Fitness, Gaming, Education, and Music platforms.

How much does it cost?

ShortPress is completely free and open-source. You only pay for hosting if you choose our managed service at Shortify.ai.

Can I migrate my existing content to ShortPress?

Yes! ShortPress supports importing content from various sources. You can migrate your videos, subscriber data, and metadata from other platforms or upload your existing library. Our documentation provides detailed migration guides for popular platforms.

What kind of monetization features are included?

ShortPress offers multiple monetization options including pay-per-view, subscription tiers, episode bundles, season passes, and a digital goods marketplace. You have complete control over pricing strategies and keep 100% of revenue (minus payment processor fees).

Is ShortPress suitable for AI-generated content?

Absolutely! ShortPress is built for the AI era, with templates specifically designed for AI creators. Our AI IP Saga Launcher is optimized for workflows using Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, Pika, and other AI generation tools.

What level of customization is possible?

Since ShortPress is 100% open source, you have unlimited customization potential. Modify the UI, add custom features, integrate third-party services, or build entirely new functionality. You have full access to the source code with no restrictions.

Do you provide support and documentation?

Yes! We offer comprehensive documentation, video tutorials, and community support through Discord and GitHub. Managed hosting customers receive priority technical support. Our active community also shares best practices and solutions.