#fediverse

EDIT: Build 68 should also run on iOS 18.x but it currently crashes. I'll see if I can fix it.

After quite some time, I’m finally ready to share this.

MastoBlaster is now available in public testing on TestFlight.

It is a lightweight, privacy-first Fediverse client for iOS, built around a simple idea: fast, small, predictable behavior, and first-class support for snac.

What makes it different:
• snac-first by design, not "compatible by accident"
• Works with all Mastodon API compatible software, including Mastodon, snac, GoToSocial, Akkoma, and others
• EXIF stripping on upload (HDR and orientation preserved)
• Optional on-device alt text generation via Apple Intelligence for your uploads and for images in your timeline
• Markdown posting for snac
• Granular notifications, grouping, multi-account
• Blocking and moderation tools
• Very small footprint, very low RAM usage

Alt text generation happens entirely on device via Apple APIs on supported hardware. Nothing is sent to external services.

It is built around my own workflow and priorities. It may not be for everyone, and that is perfectly fine.

Important note:
MastoBlaster will always be free for BSD Cafe users, illumos Cafe users, and for anyone connecting to a snac instance, including self-hosted ones.

The app is already usable, but this is still a test phase. I am looking for feedback, bug reports, and real-world usage insights.

TestFlight link:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/Pkxa5R1k

Stay tuned.

#MastoBlaster #iOS #Fediverse #Mastodon #snac #snac2 #Akkoma #GoToSocial #ActivityPub #OwnYourData

Hi @grunfink,
where does one typically serve non-css assets for a #snac #theme?
https://comam.es/snac-doc/snac.8.html doesn't mention.

Minor tweak to improve signature key retrieving for some Wordpress configurations.

Fixed web UI incorrect links to actor public pages for some configurations.

Fixed mismatch in the accounts being followed number in the public and people pages.

Notifications can be filtered by category (contributed by byte).

Dates are shown adjusted to the account's time zone (contributed by dandelions).

Configurable limit for poll items (contributed by dandelions).

Fixed incorrect scope when editing a post (contributed by dandelions).

Change the strip_exif logic to work with the already existing OpenBSD sandbox (contributed by oxzi).

Mastodon API: Add poll creation (contributed by davidrv00), fixed a voting bug (contributed by davidrv00), added a fix to verify_credentials (contributed by ag-eitilt).

Updated Czech, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish translations (contributed by pmjv, zen, daltux).

https://comam.es/what-is-snac

If you find #snac useful, please consider buying grunfink a coffee or contributing via LiberaPay.

#snacAnnounces #FrugalFediverse

CC: @xz@ebadf.port0.org

Regarding an OpenBSD package, I'm sure it would be very easy to do. OpenBSD for me is first class, and #snac works great there.