Aeronaut Is an Actual Mac App for Bluesky | WIREDSkip to main contentMenuSECURITYPOLITICSTHE BIG STORYBUSINESSSCIENCECULTUREREVIEWSMenuAccountAccountNewslettersBest LaptopsApple MacBook NeoHome Security CamerasBest Coffee Subscriptions Best Camera BagsDeals DeliveredSecurityPoliticsThe Big StoryBusinessScienceCultureReviewsChevronMoreExpandThe Big InterviewMagazineEventsWIRED InsiderWIRED ConsultingNewslettersPodcastsVideoLivestreamsMerchSearchSearchJustin PotGearMar 25, 2026 7:00 AMAeronaut Is an Actual Mac App for BlueskyIf you miss social media on your desktop—à la Tweetbot, TweetDeck, or the official Twitter app—then check out this macOS client for Bluesky.Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyTwitter never really clicked for me until 2011, when the company launched its first Mac app. Something about moving the timeline outside the browser and into a small dedicated window just clicked for me. That way I could find links, open them in my main window, and go back to the side window to talk about it with people. And the keyboard shortcuts meant I could do this quickly, without touching my mouse.The Twitter Mac app, like most good things about the social network currently called X, is a distant memory. But Bluesky doesn't really have an official Mac app, which may be why I constantly forget to check it.The Aeronaut feed.
Photograph: Justin PotThat's why I was happy to find Aeronaut, a beautiful Mac application by indie developer Mikey Clarke that puts Bluesky in its own window on the desktop. If you loved the original Twitter for Mac, or the much-beloved third-party Tweetbot, this is the Bluesky application you've been waiting for.Aeronaut condenses your Bluesky timeline into a narrow window. There are buttons on the side for your various feeds, from home to mentions to things like your bookmarks. You can scroll through posts using your mouse, if you want, or by using the arrow keys. Click an image or video and it will open in a larger window, allowing you to see more detail.There is support for browsing both your Following feed, which is reverse chronological, and the algorithm-driven Discover feed. And there's support for logging into multiple Bluesky accounts, which is great for anyone who runs both a personal and a brand account.The custom controls are extensive.
Photograph: Justin PotThe keyboard shortcuts, sadly, aren't exactly the same as the ones used by Twitter a decade and a half ago, but they're easy enough to learn if you check the menu bar. (Command-R for reply, Command-L to like, and Command-T to repost are just a few.)Aeronaut also supports notifications, which is useful if you've been regularly finding replies to your posts days after the fact, like I've been. I appreciate that you can configure which kinds of notifications you want—I generally only want to be notified if someone says something to me and not when they quickly press the like button. And you can have different notification settings for different Bluesky accounts.What ties everything together, though, is the polish. This application makes Bluesky fit right in with the other windows on my Mac desktop, which is exactly what I wanted.There are a few things that this application decidedly is not. There's no support for multiple columns, meaning you can't use it as an alternative to the Tweetdeck of yore. There's no simple way I could find for creating a thread. And Aeronaut is also not completely free.The application offers a free version, which lets you can scroll through your feed and like or repost things. If you want to write posts, or reply to posts, you'll need to pay for a subscription, which costs $2 per month. It's yet another subscription, granted, but it supports the development of an application that likely couldn't exist otherwise. 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Aeronaut, a Mac application developed by indie developer Mikey Clarke, offers a desktop experience for Bluesky users seeking an alternative to the official app or the now-defunct Tweetbot. The application presents the Bluesky timeline within a narrow window, providing access to feeds, bookmarks, and algorithmic Discover content. Users can scroll through posts using a mouse or keyboard, and images and videos open in larger windows for detailed viewing. Aeronaut supports both the reverse chronological Following feed and the algorithm-driven Discover feed, alongside the ability to manage multiple Bluesky accounts.

Customization options are present, though somewhat simplified from the more expansive controls found in Tweetbot. Keyboard shortcuts, such as Command-R for reply and Command-L for liking, are available, though they don't precisely mirror those of Twitter's past iterations. Integrated notifications are also offered, allowing users to filter alerts based on specific criteria, such as replies versus likes. The overall design of Aeronaut aims for a seamless integration with the user's macOS desktop environment.

Despite its functionalities, Aeronaut isn’t without limitations. It lacks multi-column browsing, mirroring the capabilities of the long-discontinued TweetDeck. Thread creation functionality isn't a feature of the application, and it operates on a subscription-based model, costing $2 per month. While this model may support the developer’s work, it is a cost that must be considered considering the app’s limited features. Ultimately, the app appears targeted toward those who retain a preference for a compact, windowed interface reminiscent of earlier social media clients and desiring direct control over their Bluesky experience.