Everyone ever feel like you're hurting cats when you try to organize a project or
community. Oh, tell me about I know right
Well, that's kind of why I'm pumped for our deep dive today. Oh, yeah. What are we
looking at? It's called hum hub
Think of it like a customizable online space, okay, you know where you can bring
people together
Share ideas and actually get stuff done. Sounds promising right?
We've got two main sources straight from the hump GitHub page. Okay, and also their
marketing website
So straight from the source and the marketing spin exactly
So buckle up is hum hub like the ultimate community building tool or just another
tech thing. They'll be gone in a year
Let's find out. Well, it certainly says it's versatile right the hum hub people.
They're aiming to be the platform for it
Like everything yeah for everything from social networking to knowledge bases. Oh,
wow, even company intranets intranets
Okay for anyone who hasn't run into that word good point picture a private website
Just inside your organization and get this hum hub is built on PHP. Ah
PHP, you know the stuff websites are made of right?
Can you give us the quick like ELI five on why that matters sure so PHP?
It's a pretty popular language for building these web applications
So if hum hub is using PHP that kind of hints that it's probably good talking to
other web tools
Oh like integrating exactly integrations sharing information smoothly. Okay, so
integration potential
That's a plus definitely now the source material it mentions these four main parts
users
Spaces content and modules. Hmm. That's interesting feels like we're building our
own little online world piece by piece
I like that analogy and you know before we dive into the technical stuff
Yeah, let's actually imagine what hum hub could be like for you. Dear listening.
Good idea
Imagine having this customized profile connecting with colleagues or like people
who are into the same stuff as you exactly and having a space
To share updates resources just chat right no more scattered emails miss messages.
Everything's tidy all in one place
Okay, that sounds way less chaotic than my current project management. I'll give
you that
I bet but I can already hear some folks thinking wait. Is this another social media
platform?
It's a fair question, right and that's where hum hub gets interesting. Yeah how so
it's not about just scrolling endlessly
It's about making focused communities. That's a good distinction, right? The
flexibility is huge
We're not just talking businesses here. Okay schools could use this for class
projects
Oh interesting hobby groups to organize meetups nonprofits to coordinate volunteers
The list goes on Wow. Okay, so a lot of possibilities and get this over
4,500 organizations worldwide are already using it
Seriously. Yeah, so clearly hum hub is hitting a nerve. That's a lot of folks
building digital communities. It is
Okay, let's break down these four building blocks starting with
users, okay from what I'm seeing
Everyone in the network gets their own profile make sense. They can connect with
others share content
Mm-hmm, but it's not a total free-for-all right? No, definitely not
There's a lot of control there. Oh good the person setting up the hum hub network
The admin right they can customize those user profiles and decide who has
permission to do what?
They can really tailor it to their needs. So it's not like a generic one-size-fits-all
kind of thing
No, not at all. So if I'm like super privacy focused
Yeah, I could lock down my profile or if it's a more open community. I could share
more exactly you got options
I like the options. All right next up spaces. Okay, this is where my brain starts
buzzing with organizational possibilities
I hear that. So what's the deal with these spaces?
Okay, I think of spaces like rooms in your hum hub world
Okay, you could have a space for a specific project
Uh-huh one for each department in your company right one for your book club. You
name it. Oh, I get it
It's about creating areas for different things different discussions. Okay, that's
clicking for me
Instead of a million group chats each with random files. Yeah, it's a mess
You can make a space for each project or team
Exactly, I'm working on say a website redesign. Okay, everyone's got the same files
updates conversations
All in one spot that could be huge for keeping things on track
I think so, but hold on wouldn't all these separate spaces just create more silos.
That's a good point, right?
How do we make sure people don't get lost in their own little corner, right?
So that's where thinking about how you set things up really matters
Uh-huh. So while spaces are designed to focus in yeah, home hub also has these
tools to talk across spaces
Oh, you can share announcements across the whole network tag people from different
spaces
Interesting you can even link content between spaces. Oh cool
It's about balancing focused work and the whole community feel got it. So not total
isolation. It's organized collaboration, right?
I like that, but we haven't even talked about content. Oh, yeah, that's the fun
part. This is where it gets exciting. Absolutely
So one of home hub strengths is all the types of content it can handle you're not
just stuck with text posts
No, you can do wiki pages share photos videos manage tasks schedule appointments.
Hmm
It's like a central hub for everything. That's the idea Wow a one-stop shop sign me
up
Yeah, and I noticed this multi-level commenting thing. Oh, yeah, tell me about it
conversations within conversations
He's great sounds perfect for brainstorm or getting feedback on stuff. Yeah, and
especially as your community grows those threaded discussions
They keep things organized right, right, especially when projects get complicated
Okay, I'm officially impressed good, but we still got one more building block
modules ah
Yes, this is what makes hum hub really different for sure get this there are over
80 modules
You can add on Wow to like make the platform do even more
It's like having an app store, but just for your hum hub and these aren't just like
fluffy extras, right?
No way these modules can seriously level up what your community can do. Okay, you
got to give me some examples
Okay, what are the must-haves even for a non techie like me? All right. All right.
Let's see. I saw LD app
restful API's
Honestly, some of these names sound like gibberish. I know right
Can you break it down for us normal folks? Okay. No problem. Let's start with the
restful API module
Okay in simple terms it lets hum hub talk to other apps smoothly
Oh, you could link it to your project management tool interesting. So updates get
shared automatically between them
Oh, that's slick. So no more copying and pasting between different things. Exactly
saves you time and headaches hundred percent
What about that le Dave thing? Oh that one's super useful for big organizations
Or if you already have a user directory, you know LD app connects hum hub to that
directory
Okay, so it's easy to manage users permissions
So basically it makes adding and managing people in your hum hub community easier.
Exactly. Okay
So we've got smooth integration with other apps and easier user management
streamlined all the way
I'm seeing a pattern hum hubs all about efficiency being customizable for sure.
Wait, there's more right? Oh, yeah
We've barely scratched the surface of these modules. Oh, wow. There are modules for
everything
Collaborative document editing event planning even gamification. Hold on
collaborative document editing
You're kidding. Nope. It's there. So no more emailing files back and forth, right?
Just work together in real time all within hum hub. Exactly
One of the coolest is the only office integration
Oh, yeah, I saw that it basically turns hum hub into this powerhouse for working on
documents together
Seriously, you co-edit in real time see changes as they happen leave comments. Wow
all inside your hum hub space
That's amazing. You don't find that most other platforms do you not really and it's
a game changer for teams who work on a lot of documents
Okay, that's blowing my mind. Imagine working on a project proposal altogether
everyone chiming in no more version control nightmares
Just pure collaborative magic. It's pretty awesome. This only office integration
It's a must-have for any team that values efficiency, right?
And that's just one example what these modules can do. I'm starting to think this
platform could be seriously special
It's definitely got potential. Okay, I'm hooked but modules aren't the only cool
thing. What else there's also notifications email summaries
To keep you in the loop. Yeah full text search to find anything even responsive
design so you can use it on your phone
Oh nice. So it's mobile friendly exactly and don't forget the GDPR compliance
Oh, right, you know, your data is handled properly, which is a big deal these days.
Absolutely
Okay, before we wrap up this first part of our deep dive. Yeah, we have to talk
about the hum hub community
Yes, both sources were really emphasizing how big and active it is. It's pretty
impressive. It's actually exciting
You know, I know it's one of the great things about open source software
It creates this sense of community like we all own it together
continuous development diverse perspectives
Translations into over 30 languages. It's all powered by the hum hub communities
passion. That's awesome. Speaking of open source
Yeah, you mentioned the codes publicly available, right?
Can you quickly touch on what that means like in the big picture? Sure open source.
It's kind of a double-edged sword
How so on one hand you get?
transparency
Flexibility potential for the community to make it better, right, but it also
brings up concerns about
Security and needing technical know-how to really use it. It's a good point
So it's not all perfect about all sunshine and roses exactly. You got to understand
your needs and what resources you have well said
All right, welcome back deep divers
So we've dug into hum hubs features you have and I gotta say I'm already scheming
about how I could use it
Oh, yeah for what like for all my projects, but before I get totally carried away,
right? No softwares. Perfect, right?
There's got to be some downsides to this whole hum hub thing. Yeah, it's good to be
a little skeptical with any new tech
Okay, so let's play devil's advocate here. What are some like potential pitfalls
things that could go wrong with hum hub, okay?
Well, even though they're aiming for user-friendly
Yeah setting it up. It might still be a bit much for some people especially non
techies exactly and even once it's running
There's keeping it secure
Updating it. Oh, right maintenance
That could be a lot for smaller groups, or if you don't have much IT help. Yeah, I
see that
It's not just plug it in you're done. No, you need someone who knows what's up for
sure and even then what about getting people?
To actually use the thing Oh good point convincing people to switch to a new
platform
That can be tough. It can be like pulling teeth
Especially if they're already comfy with what they've got exactly people resist
change even if the new systems better so true
So what's the key? It's all about?
Communication showing them why humhub's worth it making the switch easy
Okay communication and a little hand-holding. Yeah pretty much, but haven't we all
been through those like forced migration projects?
Where everyone just grumbles and goes back to the old way it happens all the time
How does humhub avoid becoming that you know another dusty platform nobody uses?
This is where that humhub community is really valuable. Okay. How so they've got
tons of documentation
Tutorials forums all to help people use it. Oh, so there's support big time and
because it's open source
There are so many people out there who want to help so like a built-in support
system. That's reassuring definitely
But enough hypotheticals. Let's see humhub in the real world. Okay. How are people
actually using this thing?
There are some really cool examples like what I saw some schools using it for
online learning communities
Oh, wow students can connect share stuff work on projects together. It's like a
digital classroom. Yeah, exactly. I love that
It's not just replacing being there in person, right? It's like adding to the
learning making education more accessible
Absolutely, and it's not just for students either. Oh, right. What else businesses
are using it for internal communication
projects even as a social intranet a social intranet
What's that like imagine finding colleagues with specific skills super easily? Oh
Collaborating on documents in real time staying updated on company news all in one
place
That sounds way better than those clinky intranets. I've used I bet it's like if
they were more like digital filing cabinets than anything else
It's true. A lot of them are but hum hoes not just for schools and businesses,
right? Nope
there's got to be some more like
Niche communities using it in cool ways. You bet I found this research group. Oh
cool
They're using hum hub to collaborate across the globe seriously sharing their
research
Coordinating experiments connecting with other researchers no matter where they are
exactly breaking down those geographical barriers
Building a global community. That is so cool. That's the kind of impact. I love to
see me
It's like hum hub is the glue holding all these different communities together
I like that the glues, but isn't it kind of ironic a platform for online connection
Strengthening real-world stuff too. It is it shows that tech when we use it, right?
It can help us connect better not replace it right mom hub gives you the tools the
structure
Yeah
But it's the people who bring the passion the ideas the wanting to connect that
makes it special
I'm getting all warm and fuzzy inside now. Okay. This is more than just like a
software deep dive. I agree
It's about community and how tech can make that even stronger exactly
It's about giving people the power to build the communities. They want yes, whether
it's shared interests professional goals or just
Learning and growing together. Okay, so we've seen hum hub for education. Yeah for
business even for global research. It's versatile
I bet our listeners are already thinking how can I use hum-hum? I hope so. Maybe it's
finally organizing that book club
Yeah, starting a community garden. Oh nice connecting with other like vintage video
game fans
Who knows the possibilities are endless and that's what makes this deep dive. So
cool. It really is. It's not just learning about software
It's about sparking your imagination inspiring you exactly. Yeah to build something
meaningful. That's what it's all about
Well said all right everyone. That's a wrap for part two of our hum-hum adventure
Part two down talked about the potential downsides the good and the bad look at
some awesome real-world examples
Hopefully got those creative juices flowing now stay tuned for our final part
We will share our final thoughts our conclusion and leave you with something to
think about don't miss it. Don't go anywhere
All right, welcome back everyone after all that exploring hum-hums features seeing
it in action
Yeah, I'm feeling pretty good about the future of online communities. You know it's
like you're moving past just like
passively reading stuff online and
Actually building real connections
I think hum-hums right on the mark with that giving people the tools to create to
work together to engage in ways
We couldn't before it's got me thinking bigger picture
You know how so how tech is changing how we work how we learn how we connect make
sense
We're seeing all this remote work and people wanting more personalized digital
stuff
Yeah, it's a trend and hum-hub seems like it fits right in it really does and don't
forget the whole open-source thing, right?
Hum-hub's code being out there public. It means it can change and adapt so much
faster than if it was closed off
You mean exactly imagine anyone being able to contribute to hum-hub Wow adding
stuff making it even better
Okay, so I'm picturing communities just constantly coming up with new ideas for hum-hub
It's like a snowball of creativity totally, but let's come back down to earth for a
sec. Okay. What are your like realistic predictions?
Where do you see hum-hub going? Well from what we've seen, I think it's safe to say
it's gonna get more popular
Yeah, especially for those organizations that are all about community and working
together, right?
And I wouldn't be surprised if we see even more cool modules and integrations. Oh
Definitely expanding what it can do even more
Exactly, so we could be looking at hum-hub becoming the platform for all sorts of
things
Yeah from small teams to global research and who knows what else people will come
up with as the community grows
But in the end it all comes down to people actually using it, right? That's the key
technology is just a tool
It's up to us to decide what we do with it. Couldn't have said it better myself
So as we wrap up this whole deep dive, what's the one big thing? You want listeners
to take away?
I'd say the most important thing is this
hum-hub
It's a change in how we think about online communities. It's not just about
scrolling and liking
It's about giving people the power to build something real relationships working on
projects that matter a sense of belonging
Even in the digital world. That's a great way to put it
It's about the human side of it all. It is and on that note
It's time to leave our listeners with something to chew on a little food for
thought
What kind of community what kind of project could you build with hum-hub? Think
about it. What are you passionate about?
What could you connect with others over? Maybe it's that online book club you've
been thinking about a neighborhood forum a
Space for people who love the same hobby you do take some time think about it
Maybe you'll be inspired to actually start building something. I hope so. Thanks
for joining us on this deep dive into hum-hub
Keep exploring keep connecting and keep learning