Lurker is a self-hosted, lightweight, and privacy-focused front-end reader for social media feeds such as Twitter and Mastodon. It allows users to aggregate posts from multiple accounts into a clean, ad-free, and easily readable interface, providing a distraction-free browsing experience. Designed with simplicity and user privacy in mind, Lurker does not require any third-party API keys, as it fetches data directly from the public web, making it easy to set up and maintain.
Ideal for users who want to keep up with social media content without the noise and tracking typically associated with official apps, Lurker offers customizable feed views and supports both Twitter and Mastodon timelines. Its open-source nature allows for community-driven development and ensures transparency, empowering users to retain control over their social media consumption.