toot provides command-line and text-interface tools for interacting with Mastodon instances.
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Interact with Mastodon instances from the command line using tootstream.
About tootstream
Tootstream is an open source command line interface written in Python 3 for using Mastodon instances from a terminal. Users install it with pip, start the program from a Python virtual environment, and type commands at a prompt. The project says it was inspired by Rainbowstream.
The tool supports OAuth and two-factor authentication. Login information for each instance is kept in a configuration file, and multiple instances or named profiles can be set up in that file. Network traffic goes through the requests library, so any proxy settings must use a format that library understands. The project notes that it relies heavily on Unicode fonts and suggests installing a specific font package on Ubuntu for the best display.
Key features
- Command line interface for interacting with Mastodon instances
- OAuth and two-factor authentication support
- Multiple Mastodon accounts across instances using named profiles
- Instance and profile selection through command-line parameters
- Custom configuration file path set with the --config option
- Proxy support through the requests library's environment settings
Best for: Python users and terminal-focused people who want to use one or more Mastodon accounts from a command line.
Good for
- Open source under the MIT license
- Supports OAuth and two-factor authentication
- Can store and switch between accounts on multiple Mastodon instances
Watch out for
- Requires Python 3
- Stores login information for each instance in the configuration file
- Relies heavily on Unicode fonts, and the project suggests a specific package on Ubuntu for the best experience
tootstream at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Fediverse
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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tootstream FAQ
How is Tootstream installed?
The project lists installation with pip. Users create a Python 3 virtual environment, activate it, and run pip install tootstream. The development installation is done from a cloned repository.
Can I use more than one Mastodon account?
Yes. The --instance parameter sets the server location, and the --profile parameter selects a named profile. Each instance can have its own section in the configuration file.
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