Multi-column Fediverse client for desktop
Publisher’s description
What is fedistar?
fedistar by h3poteto is open-source Windows software in the social media category. It ranks 13th by popularity among social media in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.13.3, released on October 4, 2026. The version history goes back to March 4, 2024: 38 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (h3poteto/fedistar) has 191 stars. Similar programs include Sengi, TheDesk and Hyperspace Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “Multi-column Fediverse client for desktop”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: fedistar is an open-source social media tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is fedistar safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3EFD445C4FB631A2F7B94ABA2FD6F917DE62B129594479AFBC0F95620644F28C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 38 versions ›38 versions over 3 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.13.3Latest | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.13.2 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.13.1 | June 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.13.0 | April 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.8 | March 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.7 | March 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.6 | March 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.5 | February 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id h3poteto.fedistar -emsiexec /i fedistar_1.13.3_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {009F47D7-A9E6-46C7-8B45-D37EC11BACFF} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- h3poteto
- Category
- Social media
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/h3poteto/fedistar
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.13.3
- Released
- October 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 4, 2024
- Versions listed
- 38
- Updates / year
- 14.7
- GitHub stars
- 191
- GitHub forks
- 7
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- h3poteto.fedistar
- MSI product code
- {009F47D7-A9E6-46C7-8B45-D37EC11BACFF}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is fedistar free?
Yes. fedistar is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is fedistar safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install fedistar with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can fedistar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does fedistar run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of fedistar?
The versions page lists all 38 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 4, 2024.
What are alternatives to fedistar?
Sengi, TheDesk, Hyperspace Desktop, Elk and Amethyst. The alternatives page compares them.
