HDBoard

HDBoard is a lightweight and customizable PHP-based message board system inspired by 4chan, designed to be simple, fast, and easy to deploy. Ideal for small communities, personal projects, or internal team boards, HDBoard runs as a single PHP file and uses SQLite for storage.

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Features

• Single File: Just one index.php file to deploy.
• Easy Installation: No dependencies besides PHP 7+; SQLite DB is created automatically.
• Multiple Boards: Supports dozens of boards/channels, grouped by category.
• User Accounts & Legacy Posting: Register/login or post as a legacy/anonymous user.
• Media Uploads: Supports image, video, and audio attachments (with previews).
• BBCode Formatting: Rich text support with BBCode (bold, italics, spoiler, code, quote, etc).
• Role-Based Moderation: Admin, moderator, janitor, and user roles; users can be banned/unbanned.
• Post Management: Edit and delete your own posts; moderators can manage others.
• Security: CSRF protection, session security, basic input validation.
• Responsive UI: Minimal, mobile-friendly interface with dark mode and quick navigation.
• Customizable: Change board titles, categories, and appearance by editing the file.

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Getting Started

Requirements

• PHP 7.0 or higher
• A web server (Apache, Nginx, etc.)

Installation

1. Download:

   • Clone the repository or download the index.php file.

   git clone https://github.com/HirotakaDango/HDBoard.git
   # or download index.php from GitHub directly

2. Deploy:

   • Place index.php in your web server's root directory.

3. Access:

   • Open your browser and navigate to your site (e.g., http://localhost/index.php).

4. First run:

   • The SQLite database (board.db) and uploads directory are created automatically on first use.

Optional Configuration

You can edit index.php directly to modify:

• Board title and categories
• Storage path and file size limits
• Posting rules and board/channel names
• UI appearance (CSS is included in the file)
• User role hierarchy and permissions

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Folder Structure

/HDBoard
├── index.php
└── (Optional) uploads/

• index.php – Main application file (all logic/UI)
• uploads/ – Where user uploads are stored (auto-created)

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Usage

• Browse boards: Click any board from the index to view threads.
• Register/Login: Optional – registered users get enhanced features and protections.
• Post Threads/Replies: Fill out the form, attach files if desired, and submit.
• Edit/Delete: Available for your own posts; moderators/admins can manage all posts.
• Moderation: Ban/unban users (janitor+), edit/delete posts, manage users.

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Security

• CSRF protection for all forms.
• Sessions use secure cookie settings.
• Passwords stored as bcrypt hashes.
• Input validation for usernames, comments, and uploads.

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Customization

• Adding Boards: Edit the ALLOWED_CHANNELS, CHANNEL_NAMES, and $channel_categories sections in index.php.
• Appearance: All CSS is in the file; tweak to your liking.
• Limits: Adjust MAX_FILE_SIZE, allowed file extensions, etc.

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Credits

• Inspired by 4chan and classic imageboards.
• Created by HirotakaDango.
• Contributions and feedback are welcome!

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Disclaimer

Use responsibly. Some channels may be NSFW. You are responsible for the content and moderation on your deployed instance.