twtxt ☆
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Description:
Decentralised, minimalist microblogging service for hackers
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.3.1@7  |  Tracked Since: Oct 11, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: microblogging decentralized social-network cli text-based
Install: brew install twtxt
About:
twtxt is a command-line tool and specification for a decentralized microblogging network. Users publish their thoughts by simply appending lines to a plain text file hosted at a public URL, which others can then subscribe to and read in a combined feed. This approach provides a minimalist, privacy-focused alternative to centralized social media platforms.
Key Features:
  • Decentralized and minimalist architecture
  • Plain text file format for easy editing and versioning
  • Command-line interface for reading and posting updates
  • Support for multiple feed formats and user mentions
Use Cases:
  • Personal microblogging for developers and tech enthusiasts
  • Sharing status updates or links without a centralized platform
  • Building lightweight social feeds for personal websites
Alternatives:
  • Mastodon – Full-featured ActivityPub server with a web UI and complex federation.
  • Twitter/X – Centralized, proprietary social media platform with a massive user base.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 6, 2026 8:30am 7 REVISION_ONLY 143d09eb
Oct 11, 2025 8:38pm 6 VERSION_BUMP 2c383f21
Oct 11, 2025 12:09pm 6 VERSION_BUMP de697f47
Sep 12, 2025 12:31am 6 VERSION_BUMP c41e9f5e
Sep 11, 2025 3:27pm 6 VERSION_BUMP c61426a1
Nov 19, 2024 1:24pm 5 VERSION_BUMP c23ef8e2
Nov 19, 2024 11:59am 5 VERSION_BUMP c32bec13
Sep 12, 2024 6:22pm 4 VERSION_BUMP 34c5a8e4
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