# PlatPhorm News - Onboard Portal
> The gateway to the PlatPhorm News Network - 100+ creator-powered sites

## About
PlatPhorm News Network is an open-source, AI-enabled platform of 100+ sites built for the modern web. We're flipping the pyramid and bringing the internet back to its roots - real people doing real things.

## Languages Supported
This portal supports 8 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic.
Access localized versions at: /es, /fr, /de, /pt, /ja, /zh, /ar

## How It Works
- No traditional sign-ups
- Submit a PUBLIC link to your work (Etsy, GitHub, portfolio, social media, blog)
- We verify your authenticity through your creations
- Get a free subdomain (yourname.platphormnews.com)
- Receive modern SEO, AEO, GEO optimization
- Join a network of 84+ sites with cross-linking

## Creator Types Accepted
- Makers / Crafters (Etsy, handmade products)
- Developers (GitHub, open-source, apps)
- Artists / Designers (portfolio, illustrations, photography)
- Writers / Bloggers (blogs, newsletters, journalism)
- Musicians (SoundCloud, Bandcamp)
- Content Creators (YouTube, TikTok, social media)
- Educators (courses, tutorials)
- Other Creators

## Benefits
- Modern SEO, AEO & GEO optimization
- Clone & link back to existing sites
- 100% free hosting forever
- No ads, ever
- Open-source first
- AI-native discovery (llms.txt, structured data)
- Multilingual support (8 languages)

## API Endpoints
- POST /api/v1/applications - Submit application to join
- GET /api/v1/url-preview?url=<url> - Fetch URL metadata
- GET /api/v1/check-subdomain?subdomain=<name> - Check availability
- GET /api/health - Health check
- GET /api/docs - OpenAPI specification
- GET /api/mcp - MCP server endpoint (Model Context Protocol)

## MCP Tools Available
- submit-application: Submit a creator application
- url-preview: Fetch Open Graph metadata from a URL
- check-subdomain: Check subdomain availability

## Network Stats
- 84+ sites live
- 71 API tools available
- 8 languages supported
- $0 forever free

## Links
- Main site: https://platphormnews.com
- Onboard portal: https://onboard.platphormnews.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/PlatPhormNews
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/PlatPhormNews
- API docs: https://onboard.platphormnews.com/api/docs

## Creator
- Created by: Michael Barbine
- Produced by: PH3AR

## Contact
Apply at: https://onboard.platphormnews.com/#apply