Sky.app Documentation

Getting Started

Download a pre-built release or build from the source code.

Install Sky.app

There are two straightforward ways to get started:

  1. Download the .dmg release and move Sky.app into your Applications folder.
  2. Clone the repository and build the app in Xcode if you want a local development build.

Download

Use the latest release from GitHub:

Build From Source

If you prefer the DIY route:

  1. Clone the repository.
  2. Open the project in Xcode.
  3. Build and run the app locally.

Core Features

Sky.app focuses on a small set of quality-of-life improvements over using Bluesky in a browser tab:

  • Keyboard shortcuts for faster movement and posting.
  • Native-feeling compact and desktop navigation modes.
  • Dark mode sync with macOS.
  • Notification badges for unread activity.

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