New Link Aggregator Sill Launches for Bluesky and Mastodon Users
New Link Aggregation Service Sill Launches for Alternative Social Media Platforms
A new link aggregation service called Sill has been introduced, catering to users of alternative social media platforms such as Bluesky and Mastodon. Developed by Tyler Fisher, former CTO at The 19th and software engineer at The Washington Post, Sill aims to provide functionality similar to the now-defunct Nuzzel, which was later integrated into Twitter as “Top Articles.”
Sill aggregates the most shared links among users’ networks on decentralized social media platforms. It leverages open protocols, with Mastodon using ActivityPub and Bluesky utilizing the AT Protocol. The service offers daily email digests featuring the top 10 popular links and allows users to personalize their experience by muting specific phrases, domains, and accounts.
The launch of Sill comes at a time when X (formerly Twitter) has made changes to its link prioritization system. Initially tested with 300 users in a private beta, Sill is now open to the public. The project is open-source, with Fisher planning to introduce paid features in the future.
Security is a key focus for Sill, which uses Bluesky’s OAuth for secure account connection through the AT Protocol. While currently in beta and potentially subject to performance issues and bugs, Fisher plans to improve stability for a general release.
Sill’s introduction addresses the growing interest in decentralized social media platforms. Plans for the service include advanced features such as custom lists, analytics, multiple account support, and native apps. For those interested in open-source customization, Fisher encourages self-hosting of the platform.
As reported by Six Colors and NiemanLab, Sill represents a new option for users seeking link aggregation services in the evolving landscape of social media platforms.
