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Plurkair: A Basic, Open Source Desktop Client For Plurk

Started by Duncan Riley · 1 year ago

Despite showing a lot of promise, and more recently obtaining unofficial API support, microblogging platform Plurk has lacked desktop tools to compete head on with competing platforms such as Twitter, Pownce and Jaiku.

I’m no AIR expert, but I can hack my way around ... Continue reading »

57 comments

  • charlieanzman

    1 year ago

    Duncan - I tried to download it and it just Plurked ?! (Seriously, no link from the graphic). Speaking of your recent coding, think you should put the GreaseMonkey scripts for Friendfeed in re-runs. Bought a new box over the weekend and until I loaded them up, I was completely lost :)
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  • Wezz

    1 year ago

    Wow I'm impressed Duncan, didn't know you were a code monkey :). So at the moment it's essentially a wap browser emulator. Have you got any plans to develop this further actually using the API, or was this done to show readers how easy it is to create an air app?
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  • Duncan Riley

    1 year ago

    Wezz
    at the moment I haven't had a serious look at the Plurk API, but eventually it's a space I'd be interested in exploring. Oddly enough I know a lot more about the FriendFeed API so far, so it might be where I start. You are right though on the ease side, once I found the right tools (and I'd add, finding the right tools and knowing what you're looking at is the hardest part) the rest was easy.
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  • cyberbuff

    12 months ago

    hoping to get more in the next release.
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  • christiananderson

    1 year ago

    Hey Duncan,

    You created the PlurkAIR desktop client app? Nice. If I whine enough, will you create other apps too?
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  • Duncan Riley

    1 year ago

    Christian
    basic apps like this...no probs. This doesn't call the API, it just renders the mobile client in an AIR app, the difference between the two time wise is huge, so if you have something like plurk/m you want in an AIR app, let me know, now I've done it once I'd reckon I could produce another in less than 15 minutes.
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  • SEO

    6 months ago

    If that is the case, i will whine a bit more and maybe we can get more apps from Duncan.
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  • Liontin

    1 month ago

    You must be kidding friend. :D
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  • Bryce Roney

    1 year ago

    Wow, I had no idea you were such a coder!
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  • Duncan Riley

    1 year ago

    thx bdude
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  • noahcarter

    1 year ago

    Duncan - Very nice indeed! I'd like to see Arrington try to whip up something as slick as this ;-)
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  • Tyler

    1 year ago

    nice job Duncan, I didn't realize until now that you created this App
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  • Duncan Riley

    1 year ago

    thx Tyler. It's pretty basic, and I've still got a lot to learn with AIR apps.
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  • Tyler

    1 year ago

    might want to open up URL in external window as right now it opens them in
    the little Plurk Air window
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  • allen099

    1 year ago

    Hey Duncan. Good job on the app. It is very basic and it sits on the desktop, which is nice, but definitely looking forward to more features once the API's are released :-)
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  • Abhisek

    12 months ago

    Great. Was waiting for this.
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  • Olivia Bell

    11 months ago

    Sounds like a great little desktop client - pity I use a mac though!
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  • Mike Bell

    6 months ago

    Yup I agree it seems like a cool little app.
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  • dong

    11 months ago

    i found that when the plurkair refresh , the content in the input box will lost,i hope this bug will be fixed.
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  • Outsanity

    9 months ago

    I never saw this on FriendFeed unless wasn't posted there. Tho, I never really use Plurk other than with Ping.fm, this is a first for all I know.
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  • Racing School

    8 months ago

    You're right about Twitter, Pownce and Jaik being more powerful. Plurkair has got a fair bit of bugs now.
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  • Seo Singapore

    7 months ago

    I had installed plurkair previously and had encountered many problems. I guess the bugs are solved now but it gave me the creeps.
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  • Niche Blueprint Bonus

    5 months ago

    I am always amazed by people who know how to code. A great software, will use it man.
    reply
  • noni benefits

    5 months ago

    Hi Duncan i think you are an excellent coder thanks for thanks for the great app.
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  • Dating Advice | Dating TIps

    5 months ago

    This is seriously an awesome app! Duncan girl you are the man!
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  • Jauhari

    5 months ago

    It's time for me to use it ;)
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  • neofreko

    5 months ago

    Is this an embedded Plurk mobile?
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  • biznes

    4 months ago

    Thanks! You made really good software.
    reply
  • christan singles

    4 months ago

    thx Tyler. It's pretty basic, and I've still got a lot to peruse with AIR apps.
    reply
  • weight loss pills diet

    2 months ago

    I've been reading along for a while now.
    I just wanted to drop you a comment to say keep up the good work
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  • cheap car hire alicant airport

    2 months ago

    I must congratulate you and thank you for devising such cool application, I mean it has such innovative features overcoming many problems i prevously had.
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  • cheapcar hirebudapest airport

    2 months ago

    i think " AIR apps for Plurk" works good,but not for beginners especially which are not interested in software stuff!
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  • Computer Howto

    2 months ago

    This doesn't call the API, it just renders the mobile client in an AIR app, the difference between the two time wise is huge, so if you have something like plurk/m you want in an AIR app, let me know, now I've done it once I'd reckon I could produce another in less than 15 minutes.Oddly enough I know a lot more about the FriendFeed API so far, so it might be where I start. You are right though on the ease side, once I found the right tools (and I'd add, finding the right tools and knowing what you're looking at is the hardest part) the rest was easy.
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  • knowledge base software

    1 month ago

    A couple of people have hacked the mobile version into Adobe Air to create two similar apps: PlurkAir and PlurkIt.
    reply
  • whereisaron

    1 month ago

    I think this is a good apps.
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  • whereisaron

    1 month ago

    I really like your post. Thank you.
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  • Nano nano

    1 month ago

    Thanks for the application.
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    1 month ago

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  • MagicDuel Adventure

    1 month ago

    Hey Duncan,
    Good job !! Plurkair will be a good competitor for twitter in near future. I'm wondering if more features are added up in coming versions. I still need to learn more about AIR. Seems to be a good application. Are there any tutorials available to create AIR applications? If yes, please let me know. I will give it a try.
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  • harveen

    1 month ago

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    1 month ago

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  • directory submission

    1 month ago

    Twitter will be facing a good competition from Plurkair in a short time. This is a great application with so many new features. Thanks to Duncan for sharing the post with all of us.
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  • baby care

    1 month ago

    very catchy tool for the desktop , why cant anyone come up with something for th mac?
    The bugs are solved this time ,, they were such a pain earlier.
    i had installed it thinking it would be the same as earlier ,, but it works in a totally refined way after the bug removal .
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  • Women's Fragrances

    1 month ago

    Plukair is a very useful desktop tool. Ithink the bugs are very small in number which we can just ignore.
    Guys go for it. Its very helpful and time saving.
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  • singh5

    1 month ago

    Wow I'm impressed Duncan, didn't know you were a code monkey :). So at the moment it's essentially a wap browser emulator. Have you got any plans to develop this further actually using the API, or was this done to show readers how easy it is to create an air app?
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  • fta

    1 month ago

    Thanks great post that helped me out.
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  • Gadget Review

    1 month ago

    one needs to very careful and should be update about the recent update ,, otherwise this can be realy demotivating. like the writer faced it ..
    I can’t describe the feeling of spending hours working on something to only later find someone else did nearly the same thing two days before
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  • Whereisaron

    1 month ago

    It is very Great apps Duncan. Thanks dude.
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  • Whereisaron

    1 month ago

    Hey Duncan, thanks for this great application. Though i don't really familiar with AIR apps.
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  • bathroom vanities

    1 month ago

    hey guys i just downloaded it it works perfectly,, go on try it it will serve your needs.
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  • sarab

    1 month ago

    The Plurk Air is the first desktop application that I have seen for this still-new social network micro blogging service. And after using it for a couple of minutes, I have to say that is’ getting the job done pretty much comfortably and as expected. I have some other stuff on mind right now and can’t send forth a thorough review about this application, but I will publish a post once I have got some vacant time and spare brain cells to review that application bullet proof.

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  • Jumping Stilts Information

    3 weeks ago

    Plurk is a Microblogging Service and Plurk Air is the first Desktop Application that I have seen for Plurk. Check out a review and more about this Desktop Application. Its very interesting.
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  • Abby

    3 weeks ago

    This innovation is truly impressive. It somewhat gives a whole new definition to Plurk, as well as provides the users more options . This application will surely be appealing to a lot of people.
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    3 weeks ago

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  • Cherry

    2 weeks ago

    I haven't even gotten around to twittering yet (but I know Ellen Degeneres likes it), and here's a new micro blogging platform. I guess I have learn some time. Thanks for the head's up.
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  • wangdi1900

    2 weeks ago

    why when I open the Plurkair，there is only white skin....
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  • Duncan Riley

    1 year ago

    Charlie
    apologies, the link in the post worked but the graphic link didn't, fixed now
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