Simple Machines Forum (SMF)

Free open-source PHP forum software for running online communities.

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Simple Machines Forum (SMF) is free, open-source PHP forum software for running an online community, with boards, membership management, and moderation tools. It's for community administrators who want to self-host a traditional bulletin-board style forum.

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