ATProto Browser

ATProto Browser

Experimental browser for the Atmosphere

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I have mixed feelings about Bluesky handles. Visually, I find them clunky. They're too long, or they're just a domain name, which, in either case, doesn't always clearly tell you who the person is. However, my geeky part likes the ability to use a custom domain. This is my attempt at a workaround.

Mar 29, 2025, 3:48 PM

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