What does a post look like on Bluesky when published via Skyblur?

On Bluesky, any text enclosed in brackets [ ] will be replaced with masked characters (e.g., "****"). A link to Skyblur is automatically attached to the post, allowing authorized readers to click and read the full unmasked text on Skyblur.

What visibility options are available for posts?

Skyblur supports extensive visibility settings per post, including public, logged-in users only, password-protected, followers only, following only, mutual followers only, and custom Bluesky list members.

Does Skyblur support rich text like hashtags, mentions, and links?

Yes. Hashtags (#tag), mentions (@handle), and links (URLs) are automatically recognized in your text and published as clickable rich text facets, preserving the native Bluesky experience.

Is logging into Skyblur safe?

Yes. Skyblur does not store or request your Bluesky password. Logging in is handled securely via standard atproto OAuth, granting only the specific permissions required to post.

Features

Choose who can read beyond the blur.

Skyblur posts masked text to Bluesky and shows the full text on Skyblur. Visibility settings let you choose the right audience for each post, from public access to followers, selected lists, or password-protected reading.

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What people see after posting

Followers only

Shown on Bluesky

That twist was ********. Continue on Skyblur.

Readable on Skyblur

That twist was the friend all along. Continue on Skyblur.

Only people who follow you can read the hidden text and note.

Visibility per post

Bluesky receives the masked post. Skyblur shows the full text and additional info only to people who match the selected visibility setting.

Public

Anyone on Bluesky can see it.

The viewer's must login to Skyblur. It cannot be accessed by people who do not have a Bluesky account.

Password required

Only users who know the password can view

Followers only

Only users who follow you can view (Login required)

Following only

Only users you follow can view (Login required)

Mutuals only

Only mutual followers can view (Login required)

List only

Only accounts in the selected Bluesky list can view (Login required)

Rich Editor & Posting Features

Skyblur includes powerful editor utilities to make writing and formatting your Bluesky posts simple and seamless.

Rich Text Support (Hashtags, Mentions, Links)

Hashtags (#tag), mentions (@handle), and links (URLs) are automatically recognized as you type and published as clickable rich text facets, preserving the native Bluesky experience.

Up to 10,000-character Notes

Go beyond Bluesky's 300-character limit. You can add up to 10,000 characters of additional notes and commentary that are safely stored and displayed only on Skyblur to eligible readers.

Automatic Draft Recovery

Your work is automatically saved locally as a draft. If you refresh or accidentally close the page, you can easily restore your text and settings to resume exactly where you left off.

How posting works

Choose what to hide and who can read it before publishing.

Skyblur does not handle your Bluesky password. Sign in safely with atproto OAuth so Skyblur can confirm only the permissions needed to post.

Write the post and note

Enter the text you want to hide, then add an optional Skyblur-only note of up to 10,000 characters.

Skyblur visibility settings

Choose who can read it, or protect it with a password for each post.

Publish

Skyblur posts the masked text to Bluesky, then readers can continue on Skyblur.

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