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whale · v2.4.0 • deprecated

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Unofficial Trello app

brew install --cask whale
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Trust Score 1/10
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Active development +0
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Review

Mar 11, 2026

Whale is an unofficial macOS Trello client that offers a modern, open-source alternative to the official app. Built with TypeScript, it provides a desktop interface for managing Trello boards, making it ideal for users who prefer a native app experience. Its open-source nature and active development suggest potential for customization and community contributions.

Whale provides a desktop application for managing Trello boards, offering an alternative interface to the official Trello app.

Maturity: The project is active with recent commits and a moderate GitHub following, though the unknown license and open issues raise some concerns about its sustainability.

Community: No direct community discussion about the app was found, despite mentions on Hacker News, which were unrelated to the app itself.

Pros

  • + Modern technology stack with TypeScript
  • + Open-source nature allowing for customization
  • + Provides a native app experience for Trello users

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Unknown licensing details
  • - Potential compatibility issues with Trello's API changes
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TypeScriptLast commit: Mar 6, 2023

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