An early version of a bridge between Bluesky and Mastodon is now available. At a Mastodon 🦣 or other Fediverse account, follow the Bridgy Fed bot for Bluesky, @[email protected]. It will follow you back, and—presto, bridge built to Bluesky.

This also works in reverse. Bluesky 🦋 accounts can build a bridge to Mastodon and other Fediverse accounts by following @ap.brid.gy.

I’m not sure how I’ll use this, given that I have an account in both places, but it should make certain kinds of cross-sharing easier. By reposting something on one platform, I’ll have it on the other, where I can repost from my primary account on that platform.

Regardless, Bridgy Fed’s real power probably lies in the access it gives to (potential) readers who favor one platform over the other. Differing preferences are already emerging as people experience platform fatigue. Bridges between places are definitely needed. Thank you, Ryan Barrett, for making this happen.