Atomic TweetDeck

Atomic TweetDeck is an unofficial alternative to the TweetDeck for Windows app that was shut down by Twitter on April 15th, 2016. This open-source app allows access, on the desktop, to the now-web-based TweetDeck.

TweetDeck is a web app meant to help those who want to manage multiple Twitter accounts from one place. Some of its best features and advantages include — tweet a message, like a tweet, or follow someone from multiple accounts. You can synchronize actions across accounts or set a default one.

Another great capability of TweetDeck is the TweetDeck columns function that allows you to get access to custom feeds for extremely advanced research and online comparative analysis. For example, you can add multiple columns to display specific content, according to your needs/interests; arrange and view the columns side-by-side. Customize the content so it displays: all your mentions, the results of a search query, a list of likes, the latest Tweets from a given hashtag or trend, etc.

The Atomic TweetDeck tool is an open-source, free Electron app that was built mainly in Javascript. It is an alternative to the discontinued desktop app and it targets, principally, Windows users. The tool is semi-portable, meaning it is mobile and can easily be moved. It does not need an installer and will be accessed from the app icon, in its original folder.

The tool is an interface for the web app, and without an active an Internet connection, it will display a blank page. According to the developer's initial instructions, it should be minimized in the system tray and easily retrievable from there. However, unfortunately, this function is not available at the moment which is not quite convenient.

To summarize, TweetDeck is the tool you need if managing multiple Twitter accounts is your goal, or if you need to conduct social-media specific research. Atomic TweetDeck is a desktop app that will give you access, directly from your computer, to the online service.

Despite the system tray bug, Atomic TweetDeck is a useful tool. Of course, being an open-source project is a big plus as it always leaves place for improvement and additions through contributions. If you are looking to an alternative to the web-based TweetDeck, Atomic TweetDeck might just be the solution for you.