whalebird ☆
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Description:
Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.3.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: fediverse mastodon pleroma misskey social-networking
Install: brew install --cask whalebird
About:
Whalebird is a cross-platform desktop client for Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey. It provides a native, distraction-free interface for managing multiple accounts and timelines. The application focuses on delivering a streamlined experience for consuming and interacting with federated social media streams.
Key Features:
  • Multi-account and multi-instance support
  • Column-based timeline navigation
  • Real-time streaming updates
  • Cross-platform desktop application
Use Cases:
  • Managing multiple Fediverse accounts from a single desktop interface
  • Power-user workflows for monitoring high-volume timelines
Alternatives:
  • Tusky – Android-focused client; Whalebird offers a dedicated desktop experience.
  • Pinafore – Web-based client; Whalebird provides a native desktop app.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
May 2, 2026 2:11am 6.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4df82f7b
Sep 18, 2025 5:17pm 6.2.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 5320f85d
Jan 24, 2024 10:27am 6.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP f84218b4
Oct 10, 2023 4:36pm 5.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP cace139f
Oct 3, 2023 9:27am 5.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 580958be
Jun 15, 2023 10:19am 5.0.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 5b4dcd4c
Jun 10, 2023 9:09pm 5.0.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a71ff52
Apr 12, 2023 9:09am 5.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP ad03def0
Mar 23, 2023 10:13pm 5.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP a2f504b9
Mar 17, 2023 9:00am 5.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 108eda82
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