Pinafore is a web client for Mastodon, designed for speed and simplicity.
Pinafore requires Node.js v8+ and Yarn.
Pinafore is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Speed. Pinafore is built on Svelte, meaning it’s faster and lighter-weight[ than most web apps.
- Simplicity. Single-column layout, easy-to-read text, and large images.
- Multi-account support. Log in to multiple instances and set a custom theme for each one.
- Works offline. Recently-viewed timelines are fully browsable offline.
- PWA. Pinafore is a Progressive Web App, so you can add it to your phone’s home screen and it will work like a native app.
- Private. All communication is private between your browser and your instance. No ads or third-party trackers.
Goals of the project:
- Support the most common use cases.
- Small page weight.
- Fast even on low-end devices.
- Accessibility.
- Offline support in read-only mode.
- Progressive Web App features.
- Multi-instance support.
- Support latest versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
- Support non-Mastodon instances (e.g. Pleroma) as well as possible.
- Internationalization.
Website: pinafore.social
Support: github.com/nolanlawson/pinafore
Developer: Nolan Lawson
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
Pinafore 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 |
| Pinafore | Alternative web client for Mastodon, focused on speed and simplicity |
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