Phanpy is a minimalistic opinionated Mastodon web client.
This web app is not meant to be a full-fledged replacement to Mastodon’s existing front-end. There’s no SEO, database, serverless or any long-running servers.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Multiple accounts.
- Compose window pop-out/in.
- Light/dark/auto theme.
- Grouped notifications.
- Nested comments thread.
- Unsent draft recovery.
- Boosts Carousel.
- Shortcuts with view modes like multi-column or tab bar.
- Multi-hashtag timeline.
Website: phanpy.social
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Lim Chee Aun
License: MIT License

Phanpy is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Web-BasedMastodon Clients | |
|---|---|
| Elk | Nimble Mastodon web client |
| Sengi | Multi-account Mastodon and Pleroma desktop client |
| Phanpy | Minimalistic opinionated Mastodon web client |
| tooty | Fully static web application running in recent browsers |
| Lmst | Lightweight Mastodon web client with a clear, classic user interface |
| Pinafore | Alternative web client for Mastodon, focused on speed and simplicity |
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