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freenettray · v2.2.0 • deprecated
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Menu bar application to control Freenet
brew install --cask freenettray 1
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Trust Score 1/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Freenet is a menu bar application that controls the Freenet platform, enabling users to manage a censorship-resistant, peer-to-peer network for communication and information sharing. It is ideal for privacy-conscious users and developers interested in decentralized technologies.
Controls the Freenet platform through the macOS menu bar, facilitating access to its services.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with limited recent updates and a small community.
Community: Freenet has garnered significant positive attention on Hacker News, highlighting its role in censorship resistance and decentralized communication.
Pros
- + Provides privacy-focused communication tools
- + Seamlessly integrates with macOS via the menu bar
- + Essential for users leveraging Freenet's decentralized services
Cons
- - Low installation count indicating limited adoption
- - Inactive GitHub repository with no recent commits
Community Mentions
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