Fread - Mastodon Bluesky RSS

Fread - Mastodon Bluesky RSS

Overview and Vision

• Fread is a comprehensive microblogging client designed to bridge the gap between decentralized social networks and traditional RSS content aggregation.

• The application combines open-web decentralization with a refined user experience, delivering fast, intuitive, and accessible operations for modern web users.

Supported Platforms and Protocols

• Full feature compatibility with Mastodon and Bluesky, providing complete support for native interactions across both networks.

• Native integration with Pixelfed and standard RSS protocols, enabling users to follow photo-sharing streams and personal blogs within a single interface.

• Scalable design built to continuously incorporate additional social protocols and open web standards over time.

Unified Content Aggregation

• Innovative Mixed Feed capabilities allow users to combine updates from Mastodon, Bluesky, Pixelfed, and RSS feeds into a single, unified timeline.

• Flexible feed creation empowers users to curate tailored content streams based on specific topics, platforms, or personal interests.

Seamless Account and Server Management

• Multi-account integration allows users to connect and manage multiple profiles simultaneously without complex re-authentication steps.

• Multi-server navigation enables users to explore content and public timelines across diverse instances without needing to register accounts on every target server.

• Simplified switching routines eliminate tedious UI barriers, offering a unified entry point to the federated web.

FAQ

Q: Which social media platforms and protocols can I connect to Fread?

A: Currently, Fread offers full native compatibility with both Mastodon and Bluesky, giving you complete access to all your favorite interactions on those networks. It also integrates seamlessly with Pixelfed for photo-sharing streams and standard RSS protocols, which means you can bring your favorite personal blogs and news sites right into the app.

Q: What is a Mixed Feed, and how does it work in Fread?

A: The Mixed Feed is one of Fread’s most exciting features, allowing you to combine updates from Mastodon, Bluesky, Pixelfed, and your chosen RSS feeds into a single, unified timeline. Instead of jumping between four different apps to catch up on your day, Fread blends these diverse sources into a smooth, cohesive stream of updates.

Q: Can I create custom feeds based on my specific interests?

A: Yes, you absolutely can. Fread empowers you with flexible feed creation tools, meaning you can easily curate tailored content streams based on specific topics, platforms, or your own personal interests. Whether you want a feed dedicated entirely to tech news, art and photography, or just close friends, you can build it easily.

Version History

v1.9.0——18 Aug 2026

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*1.9.0

• Added AI settings with configurable LLM models and automatic image alt text generation

• Added collapsed long posts by default

• Added a threaded conversation view

• Added post translation, unread notification badges, and grouped notifications

• Added Bluesky Top search, profile labels, and other Bluesky improvements

• Improved RSS, link previews, GIF rendering, quote posts, and long-post display

• Fixed multiple Bluesky issues, crashes, pagination bugs, and overall stability

*1.8.1

- RSS feeds can now display images included in posts

- Bluesky posts now support generating link preview cards

- Various UI improvements

- Fixed an issue where replying on Bluesky sometimes failed

- Fixed an issue where some RSS feeds could not be fetched

*1.8.0

- New Fread logo

- Improved visual design

- Settings page now organized into categories

- Improved UI handling for accounts without display names

- Fixed incorrect data on the user list page (thanks to @realstealthninja)

- Fixed Bluesky hashtag parsing issue when creating posts (thanks to @Alexthemediocre)