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TheDesk
thedesk · v25.4.0
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5.0
Mastodon/Misskey Client for PC
brew install --cask thedesk 8
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90-day installs
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365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v25.4.02mo ago25.3.1→25.4.0
2mo ago25.3.0→25.3.1
Review
Mar 11, 2026TheDesk offers a desktop environment for Mastodon and Misskey, providing a unique alternative to web and mobile clients. It's designed for users who prefer a PC-based experience for interacting with these platforms.
TheDesk serves as a client for Mastodon and Misskey, enabling desktop interaction with these social platforms.
Maturity: The project shows low community engagement with limited stars and installations, though it has ongoing development with open issues.
Community: Hacker News featured TheDesk with notable engagement, but there's no recent discussion on Reddit, indicating limited current traction.
Pros
- + Provides a desktop environment for Mastodon and Misskey.
- + Open-source under the GPL-3.0 license.
- + Developed using modern TypeScript, suggesting current development practices.
Cons
- - Low installation numbers and community activity.
- - Open issues without labels may reflect disorganized development.
Community Mentions
hackernews
May 2024 TheDesk desktop environment
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown