Skyfeed

Overview

SkyFeed is a third-party web client for the Bluesky social network that enables users to create customizable dashboards from feeds, profiles, and other elements. It targets Bluesky users seeking a multi-column, real-time interface similar to TweetDeck, with tools for non-developers to build custom feeds using regexes or lists.¹²³

Key Features

• Real-time Updates - Subscribes to a custom minimal Bluesky firehose for live like/reply/repost counts and new posts.²
• Feed Builder - Integrated tool for creating custom feeds with regexes or lists, accessible to non-developers.²³
• Dashboard Creation - Builds multi-column dashboards from feeds, profiles, and more.²
• Collapsible Thread View - Simplifies following large discussions by collapsing threads.²
• Custom Feed Publishing - Supports publishing over 6,000 user-built feeds.²
• App Password Login - Uses Bluesky app passwords for secure third-party access.³⁴

Pricing

Platforms & Requirements

SkyFeed runs as a web application requiring JavaScript, accessible via modern browsers. Built with Flutter and Dart frameworks, with backend on Hetzner and Fly.io; native cross-platform versions planned but not yet released.¹²

Integrations & Ecosystem

• Bluesky AT Protocol (via Dart atproto packages)
• Bluesky app passwords for authentication
• Bluesky firehose for real-time events
• Custom feed generation proxy and cache

Alternatives

Reputation

SkyFeed is positively received in the Bluesky community for its TweetDeck-like interface, real-time updates, and user-friendly feed builder that has enabled over 6,000 custom feeds. It is featured in Bluesky documentation as a community project and praised for easing feed creation for non-developers. No major criticisms noted in available sources, though it requires app passwords for login as a third-party client.²³⁷