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TheDesk for Mac

Mastodon/Misskey Client for PC

Quick answer: TheDesk is a productivity app for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask thedesk. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What TheDesk is

TheDesk is a productivity app for macOS: mastodon/Misskey Client for PC.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://thedesk.top/.

How to install TheDesk

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask thedesk.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install TheDesk on Mac?

Run brew install --cask thedesk in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is TheDesk open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (cutls/thedesk-next), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does TheDesk run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is TheDesk?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10768 in this catalogue.

What version of TheDesk is current?

The latest packaged version is 25.6.2.