Understand the project
Practical overview
When it fits
Use Atlas when you want a Joystream-facing interface for content discovery and viewing, creator publishing, or NFTs connected to published content. Developers can also use the repository's documented quickstart to start a local development server.
Who it is for
- People who want to explore and watch Joystream content.
- Creators who want to create a Joystream channel and publish content.
- Creators who want to issue or trade NFTs for content they have published.
- Developers and operators exploring a whitelabel Joystream interface.
Documented uses
- Explore popular Joystream content and channels.
- Watch content hosted on Joystream.
- Sign up for a Joystream membership, create a channel, and publish content.
- Issue and trade NFTs associated with published content.
Before you choose
Requirements & limits
- Atlas is tied to the Joystream network and its content.
- The documented creator flow includes Joystream membership signup.
- The repository is public, uses TypeScript, and is licensed under GPLv3.
- The README links to a separate operator guide for running an instance.
Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.
Source-based practical guide
Start Atlas's local development server
Set up the repository and launch its documented local development server.
Before you start
- Git
- Yarn
Steps
Clone https://github.com/Joystream/atlas.
Change into the atlas directory.
Install dependencies with yarn install.
Run yarn atlas:dev.
Expected outcome
The README says the development server starts at localhost:3000.
Guide limitations
- This covers local development setup only; it does not document production deployment.
Evidence and transparency
Sources & review
Source record details
- Source availability
- Active
- Sources checked
- 8 October 2026
- Original website title
- Joystream/atlas · Official homepage title · retained in its source language