Gathio

Gathio is an open-source event hosting platform that provides simple, shareable event pages designed for privacy and minimal friction. Pages can be created without registration and configured to self-destruct after use, enabling ephemeral event management and invite links.

Key Features

• Create single-page event sites that require no user registration
• Shareable links for attendees and simple RSVP/attendance workflows (link-based)
• Optionally self-destruct or expire event pages after a set time
• Federated, privacy-first design to minimize data collection and increase control
• Lightweight server-rendered UI using Handlebars templates for easy customization
• Deployable with container tooling; includes Docker support for straightforward self-hosting

Use Cases

• Host ad-hoc meetups or private gatherings with shareable, time-limited pages
• Provide one-off event invitations where attendee sign-up is not desired
• Create ephemeral community or social events that should expire after use

Limitations and Considerations

• Not a full-featured calendar or ticketing platform; focuses on simple event pages rather than complex event management
• Feature set and federation interoperability may vary depending on deployment and configuration

Gathio is suited for teams and communities that need lightweight, privacy-respecting event pages without the overhead of full calendar systems. It emphasizes simplicity, ephemeral sharing, and ease of deployment for self-hosting environments.