Meetmetesse

Meetmetesse is a decentralized, open-source platform designed to help individuals and small groups locate and arrange informal meetings. It emphasizes lightweight scheduling, privacy-preserving matching, and quick creation of one-to-one or small group sessions. Users publish a brief profile of interests and available times, and the system suggests compatible partners or groups based on tags and proximity. The aim is to lower barriers to spontaneous collaboration while giving users control over their data.

Origin and governance: The project began in 2022 when volunteer developers and organizers released a public prototype for local clubs, study circles, and neighborhood meetups. The code is hosted publicly and released under an open-source license. Community contributions drive decisions, with maintainers from participant groups steering features and roadmap.

Features: Calendar integration, RSVP tracking, reminders, optional privacy controls, and lightweight meeting links. It supports pseudonymous handles and only shares location hints when users permit it. Interoperable standards enable cross-platform use, and there is no mandated video provider.

Use and reception: Meetmetesse is used for hobby groups, study circles, and casual professional gatherings. It is praised for simplicity and small-scale connection, while critics note scalability challenges and questions about long-term data stewardship in an open project.