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The Mastodon browser add-on simplifies following and interacting with users on remote instances.
About Mastodon
Mastodon – Simplified Federation! is a Firefox extension for use with Mastodon, a decentralized social network where accounts live on one server and can interact with accounts on other servers. It addresses the step where remote instances ask visitors to enter their Mastodon handle before following or interacting.
After installation, you enter your handle in the format username@server in the add-on settings. When you then click Follow, Retoot/Fav, or another interaction button on a remote instance, the add-on skips the “Enter your Mastodon handle” prompt and redirects you to your home instance. It runs in the background without further input and is described as not exposing your handle to third-party sites. It also supports redirects from GNU Social, Friendica, and Pleroma, with limited support noted for GNU Social.
It suits Firefox users who have a Mastodon account and regularly view profiles or posts on instances other than their own.
Key features
- Skips "Enter your Mastodon handle" prompt on remote instances
- Redirects Follow and interaction buttons to home instance
- Stores handle as username@server in settings
- Runs in background after one-time setup
- Supports GNU Social, Friendica and Pleroma redirects
Best for: Firefox users with a Mastodon account who interact with posts and profiles on other instances.
Good for
- Removes repeated handle entry on remote instances
- Keeps handle private from third-party sites
- Works automatically after initial setup
- Supports other Fediverse software beyond Mastodon
Watch out for
- Requires Firefox and manual handle setup
- Limited support noted for GNU Social redirects
Mastodon at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Fediverse
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Mastodon FAQ
What does Mastodon – Simplified Federation! do?
It skips the handle prompt on remote Mastodon instances and redirects Follow and other interactions to your home instance.
How do I set up the add-on?
Install it in Firefox, then enter your handle as username@server in the settings. No further action is needed afterward.
Does it work with Fediverse software other than Mastodon?
Yes, it supports redirects from Friendica, Pleroma, and GNU Social, though support for GNU Social can be limited.
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