Tusky

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Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2017
Developer: Tusky contributors (open-source community)
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Android

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Social Media Clients

Overview

Tusky is a lightweight third-party client for Mastodon, a decentralized social network server. It provides access to Mastodon's core features including photo and video sharing, custom emojis, lists, and notifications through a Material Design interface. The app is designed for Android users seeking an alternative to the official Mastodon client, with customizable themes and an intuitive tab-based navigation system that allows users to create personalized timelines.

Key Features

Customizable Tabs - Users can select up to five custom tabs from Home, Local, Federated, Notifications, DMs, Trending Hashtags, Lists, and Hashtag Columns.
Post Editing - Ability to edit posts after publishing.
Image Focus Editing - Adjust focal points for images in posts.
Bookmarks and Lists - Save posts and organize accounts into custom lists.
Multiple Themes - Choose between dark, light, and black theme options.
Notifications - Real-time notifications with UnifiedPush support via ntfy integration.
Drafts Feature - Save and manage draft posts before publishing.
Hashtag Following and Filters - Follow specific hashtags and apply content filters to customize feed visibility.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full access to all features, open-source software

Platforms & Requirements

Tusky runs exclusively on Android devices and is available through Google Play, F-Droid, and Aptoide. The app requires an existing Mastodon account created through a service like joinmastodon.org. No specific minimum Android version is detailed in available documentation.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Mastodon API
UnifiedPush (for real-time notifications)
ntfy (notification service)
F-Droid repository
Google Play
Aptoide app store

Alternatives

App	Difference
Official Mastodon App	Official client developed by Mastodon gGmbH with native platform support and integrated account creation.
Megalodon	Alternative Android client with additional features and customization options.
Moshidon	Fork of Tusky with extended functionality and experimental features.

Reputation

Tusky is recognized as one of the longest-supported third-party Mastodon clients, predating the official app. Users praise its intuitive interface, logical arrangement, and open-source nature. The app is valued for its customizable tab system and lightweight performance. However, it lacks some features present in the official client, such as built-in account suggestions, and development is community-driven rather than officially supported.

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