deck.blue
ActiveOverview
deck.blue is a web-based client for Bluesky that provides a multi-column interface similar to TweetDeck for managing social media activity. It supports viewing home timelines, notifications, likes, lists, custom feeds, and multiple accounts, with features like post scheduling and inline translations. Developed after the creator lost access to TweetDeck, it targets Bluesky users seeking an efficient dashboard for monitoring and interacting with posts.
Key Features
- Multi-column layout - View home timeline, notifications, likes, lists, or custom feeds in separate columns.
- Multi-account support - Manage and switch between multiple Bluesky accounts.
- Post scheduling - Schedule posts for future publication.
- Custom feeds - Create columns for specific searches, hashtags, or accounts.
- Inline translations - Translate posts directly within the interface.
- Hashtag support - Early adoption of Bluesky's hashtag features.
- Post composer - Create posts with up to 300 characters, images, GIFs, and response settings.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Core multi-column interface, multi-account, scheduling, custom feeds. |
| Patreon Support | $2-$7/mo | Support the project; no specified premium features. |
Platforms & Requirements
deck.blue runs exclusively as a web application in modern browsers, requiring JavaScript to be enabled. Access it via https://deck.blue using Bluesky username and app password. No native apps or specific hardware requirements mentioned; works on desktop and potentially mobile browsers.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Bluesky AT Protocol (login via username and app password)
- Bluesky lists
- Bluesky custom feeds
- Bluesky hashtags
- Bluesky notifications
- Bluesky search
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Official Bluesky web client | Single-column view without multi-column dashboard or advanced scheduling. |
| Official Bluesky mobile apps | Mobile-focused without desktop-style multi-column layout. |
| Skydeck (other Bluesky client) | May lack deck.blue's rapid feature updates like early hashtag support. |
| TweetDeck (for X) | Platform-specific to X/Twitter, not compatible with Bluesky. |
Reputation
deck.blue is praised for replicating the TweetDeck experience on Bluesky, with quick adoption of new platform features like hashtags and lists, leading to viral attention. Users appreciate its ease of setup and versatile column options for power users. It relies on voluntary Patreon support, which undercuts paid alternatives, though premium features are not detailed. Developed by a single engineer, it maintains active updates.
Sources (7)
- https://bsky.app/profile/deck.blue
- https://optimized-marketing.com/deck-blue-a-new-social-media-tool-for-bluesky-users/
- https://vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/2024/11/get-your-deck-blue-all-set-up-to-use.html
- https://github.com/deckblue
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eijR17fYiM
- https://socialmediaforlearning.com/2024/09/22/setting-up-a-tweetdeck-like-dashboard-for-bluesky-using-deck-blue/
- https://deck.blue