flotato ☆

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Description:
Tool to turn any web page into a desktop app

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 36,1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @flotato | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: webkit productivity desktop-app macos web-wrapper

Install: brew install --cask flotato

About:
Flotato is a lightweight tool that converts any website into a standalone desktop application for macOS. It creates a minimal browser window without the overhead of full browsers like Chrome, resulting in lower memory usage and a distraction-free experience. This allows users to access web apps such as Slack, Gmail, or Figma as if they were native Mac applications.

Key Features:

Lightweight wrapper around WebKit for low memory usage
Native macOS integration (Touch Bar, notifications, menu bar)
Supports multiple profiles and workspaces
Keyboard shortcuts and custom app icons

Use Cases:

Running web-based productivity apps like Gmail or Notion as native desktop software
Creating distraction-free single-site browsers for focus

Alternatives:

Epichrome – Uses Chromium engine; more complex and heavier than Flotato's WebKit approach
Fluid – Older commercial alternative; Flotato is more modern and lightweight
Google Chrome – Full browser; heavier resource usage and less focused for single-app workflows

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am	36,1	0	VERSION_BUMP	45f01441
Apr 4, 2023 1:56pm	36,1	0	VERSION_BUMP	42484bc8