Allow Users to Fully Own Their Outputs (Domain & Deployment Options)

[sunwei]

This discussion proposes a new feature for the Obsidian Friday plugin that gives users full ownership of their site's outputs, including:

1. Domain Name: Users can use their own custom domain, with Friday's domain as the default option.
2. Deployment Server: Users are encouraged to use their own deployment server for hosting, but Friday will provide a default server option for convenience.

Motivation

Currently, the plugin simplifies the process of creating and deploying sites, but many users may prefer more control over their site's assets. By allowing users to configure custom domains and use their own servers, we can:

• Empower users with greater ownership of their outputs.
• Improve flexibility for users with specific requirements or compliance needs.
• Reduce long-term dependency on Friday's infrastructure for advanced users.

Proposed Implementation

1. Custom Domain Support

   • Add a feature in the settings to configure a custom domain.
   • Provide clear guidance and DNS configuration instructions for users.
   • Default to a friday.com subdomain if no custom domain is specified.

2. Deployment Options

   • Recommend users deploy their site on a server of their choice, providing guides for popular platforms (e.g., Netlify, Vercel, self-hosting).
   • Offer Friday's deployment server as a fallback option for those who prefer not to set up their own infrastructure.

Questions for Discussion

1. Would this feature meet your needs for greater ownership and control?
2. Are there any additional configurations you'd like to see for domain or server setup?
3. Do you prefer Friday's default infrastructure, or would you be interested in using your own from the start?

Next Steps

If there's strong support for this feature, we'll begin outlining the technical requirements and implementation plan. Your feedback will help shape the design and prioritize the development of this feature.

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Feel free to comment with your thoughts, suggestions, or concerns!

[sunwei]

Done, v0.2.0 support user to customize their own domain.