Dragonfly - Enhance your Bluesky experience on desktop and iPad
UpdatedAt 2025-03-29
Dragonfly is the first desktop and iPad app designed for Bluesky, offering a more intuitive and seamless experience. Created by a father-daughter team passionate about user-friendly design, Dragonfly allows you to read posts, discover trending topics, like, repost, and quote content, and receive real-time notifications—all with a clean and intuitive interface. Switch between dark and light themes effortlessly and control your network with simple actions.
"The best social media apps don't just connect people—they disappear into the background, letting human connection take center stage. That's exactly what Dragonfly achieves for Bluesky users."
🦋 Meet Dragonfly: Bluesky's First True Desktop Companion
Let's be honest—most social media platforms treat desktop users as second-class citizens. Mobile-first design often translates to "desktop-never" experiences. That's why Dragonfly feels like such a revelation.
Created by father-daughter duo Sébastien (a Flutter development pioneer) and Inès Gruhier (design engineer behind Odubu Design), Dragonfly brings Bluesky's decentralized social experience to macOS and iPad with thoughtful elegance.
✨ Why Power Users Are Switching to Dragonfly
Having tested countless social media clients, here's what makes Dragonfly stand out:
Timeline Perfection - Your follows and trending topics display with newspaper-like clarity on larger screens
Interaction Made Easy - Like, repost, and quote with intuitive gestures (no more awkward mobile-to-desktop translation)
Real-Time Notifications - Desktop push notifications mean you'll never miss important interactions
Theme Freedom - Switch between light/dark mode based on your environment or mood
Effortless Composing - The clean interface removes friction from posting thoughts
🔮 What's Coming Next?
The Dragonfly roadmap reads like a Bluesky power user's wishlist:
Cross-Device Sync - Bookmarks and reading positions that follow you between devices
List Management - Create and browse user lists with desktop-level control
Custom Feeds - Pin your favorite algorithmic feeds for quick access
Profile Editing - Full bio/photo customization without switching to mobile
Multi-Platform Expansion - iPhone, Android, Windows & Linux versions in development
💡 Pro Tip: Why Desktop Clients Matter for Serious Social Media Users
While mobile apps prioritize quick scrolling, desktop clients like Dragonfly enable:
Deep Reading - Comfortably engage with long-form content
Multitasking - Reference materials while composing thoughtful replies
Precision Control - Keyboard shortcuts and precise cursor interactions
Screen Real Estate - View more content without constant scrolling
🚀 Ready to Transform Your Bluesky Experience?
Download Dragonfly today and discover why desktop users are calling it "the client Bluesky was waiting for." The macOS/iPad version is available now, with more platforms coming soon.
"In a world of clunky web wrappers, Dragonfly proves native desktop apps still matter. It's not just a Bluesky client—it's how Bluesky should feel." - Early Adopter Review
What desktop social media features are you most excited about? Let us know which Dragonfly feature you'll try first!
Features
Timeline Access
Read the latest posts from your followings and discover trending topics.
Interactive Actions
Like, repost, and quote your favorite content.
Real-time Notifications
Get push notifications when someone interacts with you.
Theme Customization
Switch between dark and light themes anytime.
User-friendly Interface
Write posts with ease using a clean and intuitive design.
Network Control
Follow, unfollow, block, and unblock users with simple actions.