Tuba
Tuba is a free, open-source client for accessing the Fediverse — a decentralized social network consisting of interconnected platforms like Mastodon, GoToSocial, Akkoma and others. It allows users to post, browse notifications, manage multiple accounts, search content, participate in threads, send direct messages, and follow hashtags across federated social media communities. Unlike centralized social networks, the Fediverse prioritizes user privacy, data ownership, and independence from any single company.
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1 suggestionTuba is a GNOME-native application originally designed for Linux desktops, not macOS. While the GitHub repository (github.com/GeopJr/Tuba) exists and is maintained, Tuba is not officially available for macOS and has no native Apple Silicon build. The search results indicate this is a Linux-focused project without an official macOS port. If you are running Tuba on macOS under Rosetta 2, it will stop working when Apple removes Rosetta in macOS 28 (September 2028). For macOS users seeking a Fediverse client with native Apple Silicon support, consider Tooot (available on the Mac App Store), Ice Cubes, or Mona — all are actively maintained, run natively on M-series Macs, and offer similar Mastodon and Fediverse integration. If you have a strong preference for Tuba's interface or feature set, contact the maintainers on GitHub to ask about an official macOS port; contributions from the community are often welcome in open-source projects.
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