Indigo for Bluesky & Mastodon

What is Indigo for Bluesky & Mastodon?

Indigo for Bluesky & Mastodon is an app that combines Bluesky and Mastodon into a single, unified experience for reading and posting. Its core purpose is to help you manage two social networks without constantly switching between separate timelines and interfaces.

The app provides a combined timeline, unified notifications, and tools for composing posts. It also includes features designed to reduce duplication when the same content appears on both services.

Key Features

• Unified timeline for Bluesky and Mastodon: view both networks in one feed, with subtle indicators showing which service a post comes from.
• Simultaneous cross-posting: post to Bluesky and Mastodon at the same time, with support for adding alt-text “without having to change views.”
• Duplicate detection across services: when two followed accounts post the same content on both platforms, Indigo can combine them into a single post so you don’t need to read the same thing twice.
• Thread-aware post details: post detail views automatically detect threads and present them in a way that’s easier to read at once, with a thread ribbon to jump to replies.
• Unified notifications view: see mentions, replies, and quotes highlighted together, while favorites (Favs) and reposts are grouped to reduce clutter.
• Conversations across both platforms: support Bluesky direct messages and provide a conversation interface for Mastodon private posts.

How to Use Indigo for Bluesky & Mastodon

1. Download Indigo for Bluesky & Mastodon on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
2. Add/sync your Bluesky and Mastodon accounts (the app syncs accounts and keeps timeline position consistent across devices).
3. Use the combined timeline to read posts from both services in one place, and rely on the service indicators to distinguish where each post originated.
4. Create posts using the app’s compose flow; when you cross-post, Indigo targets both Bluesky and Mastodon simultaneously.
5. Check the unified notifications and open thread views using the thread ribbon for easier reply navigation.

Use Cases

• Manage a mixed audience: you follow people on both Bluesky and Mastodon and want a single place to keep up without swapping apps.
• Cross-posting announcements: you want to publish the same update to both services so followers on either network see it.
• Reduce repeated reading: when the same content is posted across both networks by the accounts you follow, Indigo can combine the content into one item.
• Read discussions more easily: you want thread-aware post detail pages that automatically detect threads and let you quickly jump to replies.
• Keep notifications less cluttered: you prefer a combined notification feed that highlights mentions, replies, and quotes while grouping favorites and reposts.

FAQ

Does Indigo support iPhone, iPad, and Mac?

Yes. Indigo runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with account sync and timeline position syncing across devices.

Can Indigo cross-post to both Bluesky and Mastodon?

Yes. Indigo supports posting to Bluesky and Mastodon simultaneously, and it allows you to add alt-text without changing views.

How does Indigo handle threads and replies?

Indigo’s post detail views detect threads and present them for easier reading. You can tap the thread ribbon to view replies to a given post, and you can quick reply without changing views.

What notifications does Indigo combine?

The app shows notifications from both services in one view, highlighting mentions, replies, and quotes, while grouping favorites and reposts.

Are there any limitations mentioned for Apple Watch or Vision Pro?

No Apple Watch support is stated, and there is no Vision Pro support.

Alternatives

• Use separate native clients/web interfaces for Bluesky and Mastodon: this keeps workflows distinct but requires manual switching between timelines and notification feeds.
• Use a social management or scheduling tool for cross-posting: these focus on publishing and scheduling rather than providing a combined read timeline and integrated thread-aware views across both services.
• Use a single-service client plus an external cross-post workflow: read mainly in one ecosystem while posting to the other via separate tools, reducing duplication differently than Indigo’s combined timeline approach.