fedistar ☆
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Description:
Multi-column Mastodon, Pleroma, and Friendica client for desktop
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.12.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: mastodon pleroma fediverse social-network desktop-app
Install: brew install --cask fedistar
About:
Fedistar is a cross-platform desktop application that provides a multi-column interface for Mastodon, Pleroma, and Friendica. It allows users to monitor multiple timelines and accounts simultaneously in a customizable layout. The app is built with modern web technologies, ensuring a responsive and native-feeling experience.
Key Features:
  • Multi-column timeline view for multiple accounts
  • Supports Mastodon, Pleroma, and Friendica
  • Cross-platform desktop application (macOS, Windows, Linux)
  • Real-time updates and notifications
  • Customizable layout and appearance
Use Cases:
  • Managing multiple Mastodon accounts across different instances
  • Monitoring diverse timelines (home, local, federated) in one view
  • Engaging with the Fediverse without relying on web interfaces
Alternatives:
  • Whalebird – Similar multi-column client, but Fedistar offers a more modern UI and broader Fediverse support.
  • Metatext – Mobile-focused client; Fedistar is specifically designed for desktop workflows.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 4, 2026 12:59pm 1.12.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 72b2a724
Jan 29, 2026 4:06pm 1.12.2 0 VERSION_BUMP b9ab25f4
Jan 20, 2026 4:05pm 1.12.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 2ab89eb5
Jan 12, 2026 3:55pm 1.12.0 0 VERSION_BUMP c8c4c632
Jan 2, 2026 3:49pm 1.11.11 0 VERSION_BUMP c218dc39
Jul 29, 2025 3:54pm 1.11.8 0 VERSION_BUMP b0b1187c
Aug 8, 2024 3:52pm 1.9.10 0 VERSION_BUMP cb1cebcf
Jul 7, 2024 3:34pm 1.9.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 96174d30
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