whalebird ☆

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Description:
Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey client

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 6.2.7@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
Sep 18, 2025 5:17pm	6.2.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	5320f85d
Jan 24, 2024 10:27am	6.0.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	f84218b4