ukdataguyJul 3, 2023
Merill Fernando  

If you haven't tried the Elk mastodon web client you are missing out. I have been thoroughly enjoying this for many months now. It's a PWA app so I have it pinned on my dock/start bar.

Try it out at https://elk.zone/

@shanselman had @danielroe on a podcast recently where Danial talks about building Elk.

https://hanselminutes.com/894/creating-the-mastodon-app-elk-as-a-progressive-web-app-with-daniel-roe

Elk

A nimble Mastodon web client

Elk
Jul 3, 2023 at 2:42pmWeb
Show threadAnne RothJul 3, 2023

@merill Care to add what it is you like about it?

@shanselman @danielroe

Show threadRixJul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe Holy cow this was exactly what I was looking for! Definitely going to be keeping my eye on this. Thanks!
Show threaddion381Jul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe the thread and comment design in this app is spot on. I wonder why it's not standard for mastodon
Show threadukdataguyJul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe I been using Elk for a couple of months. I have found it to meet my need really well. Intuitive to use - if you are looking for a user friendly Mastodon client, give it a try.
Show threadsombriksJul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe i have it installed as a chrome pwa on my phone, so far so good!
Show threadMerill Fernando  Jul 3, 2023

@sombriks @shanselman @danielroe Damn. I should follow my own advice.

I've been using the Tusky app on the mobile.

Just tried Elk on the mobile and it might be the first PWA mobile app that I will use a lot!

Show threado ifrit 🌱Jul 3, 2023

@merill

@shanselman @danielroe @elk I use it with Tangram 👌👌

Show threadThorsten P. 🎗️ Jul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe @elk was the last reason for me to finally leave Twitter. simple, intuitive and great interface. I didn't like the mastodon apps (neither original nor 3rd party apps - bit old fashion in my view), so maybe I wouldn't have left Twitter now without knowing about elk
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Show threadTony YatesJul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe Is there an iphone version?
Show threadMerill Fernando  Jul 3, 2023
@t0nyyates @shanselman @danielroe It's a web app so you can simply browse to it on the phone and install it on your phone.
Show threadScott Hanselman 👸🏽🐝🌮Jul 3, 2023
@merill @t0nyyates @danielroe yep just visit in safari and add to Home Screen. Truly feels like a native app!
Show threaddelsick 🇪🇺Jul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe Love it. Thanks @shanselman for sharing :)
Show threadNick ♨️Jul 3, 2023
@merill Cool--what's the biggest advantage over using the PWA from Mastodon?
Show threadJellyOsaurusJul 3, 2023

@merill @shanselman @danielroe This app is amazing despite it being alpha. I always loved the twitter UI for how clean and elegant it is, but hated twitter.

This actually brings the best of both worlds. thank you for your hard work. ❤️

Show threadLikely RyanJul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe this is quite awesome, thanks for sharing
Show threadElla RaitchJul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe
Show threadElla RaitchJul 3, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe
Show threadSimonoidJul 4, 2023
@merill @shanselman @danielroe @shlee set it up for aus.social and it is great 👌
Show threadNiklas EkmanJul 4, 2023

@merill @shanselman @danielroe Thanks for posting. Just switched to Elk.

Anyone creating a proper PWA deserves all the praise they can get. I fell in love with the technology 6-7 years ago, and started creating them myself. I have been eagerly waiting for adoption. It's truly the future of mobile apps.