Flotato

Flotato is a cool tool that helps you turn web apps into desktop apps on your Mac. With so many apps and services popping up online, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of browser tabs. But Flotato gives you a neat way to access these services right from your Dock, keeping your browsing experience tidy and organized.

Why Use Flotato?

Many developers are moving their services online because it’s easier and works on different platforms. But let’s be real—having tons of tabs open isn’t the best way to get things done. That’s where Flotato comes in! It lets you create desktop versions of your favorite web apps so you can use them like any other app on your Mac.

How Does It Work?

You might wonder how Flotato makes this happen. Well, it uses the native macOS WebKit. This means the apps are smaller and run smoother compared to those other tools that rely on Electron, which can hog resources.

Easy to Use!

The best part? Using Flotato is super simple! Just find the app you want in its main window and hit ‘Get’. Voila! A new app shows up in your Applications folder with a nice icon ready for action.

Create Your Own Apps

If the app you’re looking for isn’t available, no worries! You can create one yourself by typing in the website address, giving it a name, and choosing between desktop or mobile versions of the site. And guess what? You can change that setting later if you want!

A Smooth Experience

I’ve tried similar tools before but often felt something was off with the apps I created—they were slow or didn’t look quite right. But with Flotato, everything feels just right. I tested several default apps and made my own too; they all ran smoothly like any dedicated desktop application. Sure, they might not be as optimized as an app written in Swift, but they come pretty close!

In Conclusion

If you're looking to turn some web apps or websites into classic desktop applications, Flotato is definitely the way to go! It’s easy to use and creates lightweight, well-optimized apps that feel great.