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Connect to Mastodon from a Classic Mac OS computer with macstodon, a basic client.
About macstodon
Macstodon is a basic Mastodon client for Classic Mac OS, written in MacPython 1.5.2. It can view timelines including lists and hashtags, post plain-text toots, and support replies, favourites, boosts, bookmarks, and follow, mute, and block controls.
It requires a 68k Macintosh with a 68020, 68030, or 68040 processor or any Power Macintosh running System 7.1 to Mac OS 9.2.2, with at least 4 MB of free memory and an SSL-stripping proxy on another computer on the network. The author states no support is provided and long-term maintenance is not planned.
Key features
- Post plain-text toots with visibility control and content warnings
- View timelines including lists and hashtags in three-column view
- Favourite, boost, and bookmark toots
- Reply to toots from others
- Look up users by handle and view profiles
- Follow/unfollow, mute/unmute, and block/unblock users
Best for: People using compatible 68k or Power Macintosh computers who want to access Mastodon from Classic Mac OS.
Good for
- Runs on 68k Macs and Power Macs with System 7.1 to Mac OS 9.2.2
- Covers timelines, posting, interactions, and user management in one app
- Includes bundled installer for required system extensions
Watch out for
- No support is provided and long-term maintenance is not planned
- Requires an SSL-stripping proxy running on another network computer
- Posting is limited to plain-text toots
macstodon at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Fediverse
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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macstodon FAQ
What does Macstodon need to run?
A compatible 68k or Power Macintosh with at least 4 MB of free memory, System 7.1 to Mac OS 9.2.2, 32-bit addressing enabled, Internet Config on Mac OS 8.1 or earlier, and an SSL-stripping proxy on another network computer.
How do I log in?
Enter the full server URL using http instead of https without a trailing slash, log in through the browser page that opens, then paste the displayed code into the Auth window in Macstodon.
Is Macstodon maintained?
No. The author describes it as a fun hack project with no support provided and no plan for long-term maintenance.
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