William Jin 
As Bluesky continues to grow, more and more tools and applications are being developed to enhance the platform experience. Here are the six best places to discover Bluesky tools and resources.
1. Official Bluesky Showcase
Bluesky Showcase is the official directory maintained by the Bluesky team. It features:
- 145+ community projects
- Categorized listings (Clients, Bots, Custom Feeds, etc.)
- Featured projects section
- Open-source implementations in various languages
- Verified and trusted resources
Tip
The official showcase is regularly updated and includes a disclaimer about third-party clients’ security considerations.
2. Bluesky Stash
Bluesky Stash serves as a comprehensive directory for:
- Alternative Bluesky clients
- Custom feeds
- Useful tools and utilities
- Community resources
- Regular updates with new tools
3. Bluesky Directory
Bluesky Directory offers:
- User-friendly interface
- Curated collection of tools
- Community recommendations
- Detailed tool descriptions
- Easy navigation by categories
Tip
Bluesky Directory is currently the most comprehensive directory of Bluesky tools and resources. You can find:
- Profiles
- Starter Packs
- Feeds
- Lists
- Labelers
- Clients
- Metrics
- Migrations
- Schedulers
there.
4. Awesome Bluesky by Fishttp
Awesome Bluesky is a GitHub repository which provides:
- Well-organized list of resources
- Developer tools and libraries
- Community projects
- Documentation and guides
- Regular updates from contributors
5. Awesome Bluesky by Notjuliet
Awesome Bluesky is another GitHub collection featuring:
- Alternative perspective on tools
- Different categorization
- Focus on user-friendly applications
- Community contributions
- Development resources
6. BSky Info
BSky Info is also an all-in-one resource for Bluesky. It offers:
- Tool recommendations
- User guides
- Platform updates
- Community insights
The author is also a Bluesky user, and is actively maintaining this resource, so it’s a good place to get started!
App Passwords and Security
Unlike other social platforms, Bluesky does not provide “tokens” for apps to access your account. Instead, you can generate a “App password” for each app, which is a unique code that can be used to access your account. You can generate an app password by clicking the “Add App Password” button on the App Passwords page.
Warning
NEVER SHARE YOUR ORIGINAL ACCOUNT PASSWORD WHEN USING THIRD-PARTY TOOLS!
Final Thoughts
Each of these resources offers a unique perspective on the Bluesky ecosystem. For the best experience:
- Check multiple sources for comprehensive coverage
- Verify tool comments before use
- Keep track of updates and new additions
- Participate in the community discussions
- Consider contributing to open-source projects
Tip
Always verify the security of third-party tools before granting access to your account. The official Bluesky showcase includes important security disclaimers worth reviewing.
Remember that the Bluesky ecosystem is rapidly evolving, so these resources are constantly being updated with new tools and applications. Regularly checking these sources will help you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the Bluesky community.
