YSocial is an open-source AI-driven social media simulator for studying social dynamics, recommender effects, and misinformation in a controlled environment.
Key Features
AI Simulation
Agent-based modeling meets Generative AI for a more "realistic" simulation experience
No Code Simulation
Web interface to complete control simulations, agent management, and scenario configuration
Web Interface
Explore (and join) in Real-time social simulation through a familiar social media interface
Integrated Analytics
Analyze simulation with ySights from embeedded and simulation-tuned Jupyter Lab
Perfect for Your Research Needs
🎓 Academic Research
Study opinion dynamics, misinformation spread, and social phenomena
💼 Industry Analysis
Test market dynamics, brand perception, and consumer behavior
📚 Education
Teach computational social science and simulation methods
🏛️ Policy Making
Test policy impacts and intervention strategies
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
1
Install
Choose Docker for quick setup or manual installation for full control
⏱️ 5-15 minutes
2
Configure
Set up agents, parameters, and LLM backend
⏱️ 10 minutes
3
Run & Analyze
Start your simulation and export rich data insights
⏱️ Start now
