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Use Fedistar, a desktop client for viewing the Fediverse in multiple columns.
About fedistar
Fedistar is a desktop client for the Fediverse that shows timelines in multiple columns. It supports Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed, with unofficial support for Akkoma, Hometown and Iceshrimp.
It runs on macOS, Windows and Linux, with .dmg, .msi, .AppImage and .deb files available from the release page, plus an Arch User Repository package. The software is open source under the GPL-3.0 License, excluding icons.
Key features
- Displays Fediverse timelines in multiple columns on desktop
- Connects to Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial, Pixelfed
- Connects to Akkoma, Hometown, and Iceshrimp with unofficial support
- Provides .dmg installer for macOS from release page
- Provides .msi installer for Windows from release page
- Provides .AppImage, .deb, and AUR package for Linux
Best for: Desktop users who follow several supported Fediverse platforms and want a multi-column view.
Good for
- Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Supports several Fediverse software types in one client
- Open source under GPL-3.0 and does not monetize with advertisement
Watch out for
- Akkoma, Hometown, and Iceshrimp support is marked as unofficial
- Icons are excluded from the GPL-3.0 license
fedistar at a glance
- Website
- github.com/h3poteto/fedistar
- Category
- Social & Communities › Fediverse
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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fedistar FAQ
Which Fediverse platforms does Fedistar support?
Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed, plus unofficial support for Akkoma, Hometown and Iceshrimp.
How do I install Fedistar on Linux?
Use the .AppImage or .deb file from the release page. Arch Linux users can install fedistar-bin from the Arch User Repository with yay -S fedistar-bin.
How do I install Fedistar on macOS or Windows?
Download the .dmg file for macOS or the .msi file for Windows from the release page.
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