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
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Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 36,1 0 VERSION_BUMP 45f01441