TheDesk is a Mastodon desktop client.
The software has a wide range of features but it has a number of glaring bugs.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Manage multiple Mastodon social media accounts and trending hashtags.
- Customizable number of columns – each column can connect to a streaming API and have its own header color.
- Secondary toot button to post a toot with another status privacy.
- Highly customizable including:
- Application language.
- Import/export TheDesk settings.
- Appearance of notifications and columns.
- Custom user agent.
- Search engine and query prefix (Google by default).
- Destination when saving TheDesk media and screenshots.
- App themes.
- Timeline interface.
- Default settings for creating posts.
- Aiscript plugins.
- Words and users to hide or highlight.
- Spotify integration.
- Text to speech.
- Tips.
- Themes with the ability to edit and add themes.
- Good range of keyboard shortcuts.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: thedesk.top
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: TheDesk
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
TheDesk is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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|---|---|
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| Kaiteki | Fediverse client for social-media sites |
| Hyperspace | Simplistic Mastodon desktop client |
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