# toot

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: social-community · status: active · rev 1

~1323 stars; complements Mastodon.py; OAuth2 login against open Mastodon API; CLI + TUI. Open protocol — no ban/ToS risk. GPL-3.0 copyleft (matters if…

- Open source: yes (GPL-3.0)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Users who want to interact with Mastodon instances from the command line via a CLI/TUI.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/toot/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/ihabunek](https://github.com/ihabunek/toot)
- **Tags:** social-community, social-microblogging-communities
- **Repository:** https://github.com/ihabunek/toot

## Is toot open source?

Yes — GPL-3.0-licensed.

## How much does toot cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host toot?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~1323 stars; complements Mastodon.py; OAuth2 login against open Mastodon API; CLI + TUI. Open protocol — no ban/ToS risk. GPL-3.0 copyleft (matters if embedding/redistributing, not for CLI use).