There is a very small difference between the two Git branches, so pay attention.
su - mastodon
Edit if your Mastodon instance is v4.1.x
nano live/app/javascript/mastodon/features/compose/components/compose_form.js
Edit if your Mastodon instance is v4.2.x
nano live/app/javascript/mastodon/features/compose/components/compose_form.jsx
In this file, you will find the number “500” twice. Replace that number with your desired character limit and save the file.
nano live/app/validators/status_length_validator.rb
In this file, you will find the number “500” once. Replace that number with your desired character limit and save the file.
nano live/app/serializers/rest/instance_serializer.rb
FIND the line that reads:
:languages, :registrations,
ADD the following to that line:
:max_toot_chars
Pay attention if a comma is used at the end or not.
Scroll down to the end of the file until you reach the “private” section.
ADD
def max_toot_chars [the number of your desired character limit without the brackets] end
EXAMPLE
def max_toot_chars 5000 end
Go back to the live directory and enter the following commands, one by one:
RAILS_ENV=production bundle exec rails assets:precompile exit systemctl restart mastodon-sidekiq systemctl reload mastodon-web [OPTIONAL] systemctl restart mastodon-streaming
Done.
