Pinafore

Pinafore: Open-Source Privacy-Focused Web Client for Mastodon

Streamlined interface to access Mastodon social networks, following timelines, posting statuses and media, polling and interacting with others without native app installations.

What is Pinafore?

Pinafore is an open-source web client application designed specifically for the Mastodon decentralized social network. It provides users with a privacy-focused, streamlined interface to access and interact with Mastodon social networks and communities, without needing to install native mobile or desktop apps.

As a web app, Pinafore works directly within web browsers to provide core Mastodon functionality. Users can follow community timelines to see posts from those they follow. It's easy to post text, images, videos, polls and other media. Content and media warnings allow users to tag sensitive material. Pinafore also enables users to favorite, boost, reply to and interact with other users' posts and notifications.

A key highlight of Pinafore is its emphasis on privacy. It does not track user behavior or share data with advertisers. The app also provides customizable themes to control the look and feel. As an open-source project, the code is transparent and community-driven. Developers can help build new features or extensions.

With its focus on streamlining Mastodon access in a lightweight web interface, Pinafore makes it easy for new and existing Mastodon users to participate in decentralized social networking without installation hurdles. Its privacy-first ethos also appeals to those looking for an alternative to commercial platforms.

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