Fedra is a lightweight, fast, and accessible Mastodon client for Windows. It is designed to be completely usable with screen readers and keyboard navigation, providing a seamless social media experience without the bloat.
Publisher’s description
What is Fedra?
Fedra is an open-source social media program for Windows from Quin Gillespie. It ranks 21st by popularity among social media in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.7.1, released on October 8, 2026. 7 versions are listed since March 4, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (trypsynth/fedra) has 52 stars. Similar programs include Whalebird, TheDesk and Hyperspace Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “An open-source, accessible, blazing fast Mastodon client”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Fedra is an open-source social media tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Fedra 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:
4508A407F3180CBD02113C7CD6E1F6A3037D57A7565AB2FBC313BB39F036C867· 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 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.1Latest | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.7.0 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.6.0 | September 19, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.4.0 | June 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.1 | May 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.0 | April 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.2.0 | March 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id QuinGillespie.Fedra -efedra_setup-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Quin Gillespie
- Category
- Social media
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/trypsynth/fedra
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.7.1
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 52
- GitHub forks
- 15
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- QuinGillespie.Fedra
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fedra free?
Yes. Fedra is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Fedra 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 Fedra 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 Fedra be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Fedra run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Fedra?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 4, 2026.
What are alternatives to Fedra?
Whalebird, TheDesk, Hyperspace Desktop, Elk and Sengi. The alternatives page compares them.
