neo146 — A minimal information gateway inspired by dial…

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About this project

neo146 serves as an experimental emergency network connection method inspired by dial-up technology. It allows users to access information via SMS and other protocols, providing crucial connectivity during critical times. With implementations like HTTP-SMS and HTTP-Markdown gateways, neo146 ensures accessibility even in challenging circumstances.

neo146 is an innovative and minimalist information gateway designed to provide an emergency network connection method reminiscent of dial-up technology. This experimental project enables users to access content through various protocols, with current implementations including an HTTP-to-SMS gateway and an HTTP-to-Markdown gateway.

The name "neo146" is inspired by Turkey's historic public dial-up service, which operated on the dialing number 146. This project was developed in response to the 19 March 2025 uprising in Turkey, aimed at supporting protesters following the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, a significant political figure.

Key Features

Emergency Network Connection: Access essential information in situations where traditional internet connectivity may be disrupted.
Protocols Supported:
- HTTP-SMS Gateway: Send and receive information via SMS, with responses encoded in base64 to reduce SMS costs.
- HTTP-Markdown Gateway: Easily convert web pages to Markdown format for seamless viewing.

Available Commands

The following commands can be utilized via SMS:

URL (https://...): Fetch a webpage and convert it to Markdown.
twitter user <username>: Retrieve the last 5 tweets from a specific Twitter user.
websearch <query>: Search the web using DuckDuckGo.
wiki <2charlangcode> <query>: Get a summary of a Wikipedia article in the requested language.
weather <location>: Obtain weather forecasts for specified locations.

HTTP Endpoints

Users can access additional functionalities through the following HTTP endpoints:

/uri2md?uri=<uri>[&b64=true]: Convert a URI to Markdown format.
/twitter?user=<user>[&b64=true]: Fetch the latest tweets from a designated user.
/ddg?q=<query>[&b64=true]: Execute a web search via DuckDuckGo.
/wiki?lang=<2charlangcode>&q=<query>[&b64=true]: Summarize a Wikipedia article.
/weather?loc=<location>: Get detailed weather forecasts.

For example, to access the gateway via SMS, dial the following number:

+90 850 242 0 146

Future Development Roadmap

Plans for future enhancements include:

Developing an Android app and browser integration.
Building a portal for frequent content updates reminiscent of traditional ISPs.
Supporting additional SMS providers and countries.
Implementing encryption for SMS communications.
Exploring support for advanced technologies including LoRaWAN, satellite internet, and amateur radio.

Community Support

The neo146 project encourages donations to support ongoing development and operational costs. Contributions can be made via:

This project is sustained through community efforts and is meant for vital communication especially during civil unrest. However, it is essential to use the service responsibly, as it is not encrypted, and sensitive content should be avoided in messages.