Why not use automated social media schedulers like Buffer or Hootsuite?

Automated cloud schedulers use generic API bots that frequently trigger algorithmic suppression or shadowbans on modern platforms. PublishKit gives you the speed of batch drafting while publishing natively through your own authenticated browser session.

How does the desktop app communicate with my web browser?

PublishKit uses an encrypted local loopback connection on 127.0.0.1. The companion extension only reads and sends commands to your local desktop client. Zero traffic ever leaves your computer.

What happens if I switch from Windows to macOS?

Your Pro license covers up to 3 personal machines across both Windows and macOS. Your local database can be backed up or synced via iCloud, OneDrive, or Dropbox seamlessly.

Can I manage multiple accounts on the same platform (e.g., 3 X accounts)?

Yes. You can configure multiple profiles per channel. When triggered, the companion extension will ensure you are targeting the appropriate native profile.

Is my content data locked in PublishKit?

Never. Your entire library is stored in a clean SQLite database and can be exported as structured Markdown files and JSON anytime with one click.

Does PublishKit require an active internet connection to write?

No. PublishKit is 100% offline-first. You can write, organize, schedule, and tag content while flying or disconnected. You only need connectivity when you choose to dispatch posts.

What does 'Lifetime' really mean for the Pro license?

You receive all v1.x and v2.x updates forever. No recurring monthly credit card charges. We believe essential desk tools should be owned, not rented.

How do updates work for the desktop app and extension?

The desktop app features silent, delta background updates with release notes. The browser extension updates automatically through the Chrome Web Store.

Local-first desktop app • v0.3.4

Cross-border content ops — clear, fast, tracked

A polished content asset and publish management system. No account hosting. No one-click distribution.

Download for Windows (x64)

Your data stays on your device • Extension talks to localhost only

Local Data Architecture

Local SQLite engine. Your drafts, schedules, and analytics never touch an intermediate server or centralized database.

Localhost Browser Extension

Communicates exclusively over secure local loopback (127.0.0.1:48291) directly with your desktop client.

Zero Platform Credential Storing

We never ask for or hold platform passwords or OAuth tokens. You publish securely in your authenticated native browser session.

Workflow

Publishing without algorithmic friction

How thoughtful creators manage 6+ networks in 15 minutes a day

Step 01

1. Prepare Content Pack

Draft once in Markdown with live per-platform character counts, media asset bundling, and customized channel variants without duplicate entry.

Live token check Ready

Step 02

2. Post on Native Platforms

One click opens the exact native creator studio. Your assets, hashtags, and text auto-populate via our companion bridge with 100% account safety.

Zero API throttle 1-Click

Step 03

3. Track in Browser Extension

The lightweight sidebar extension auto-detects successful publishing receipts and updates your local calendar with zero manual logging.

Receipt logged SQLite sync

Orchestration

Today Queue: Zero-cognitive-load dispatching

Focus only on what goes live today. Chronological queuing, priority hints, and quick triggers — save time for inspiration and creation.

Time-zone sync Conflict warnings Batch trigger

Authoring Engine

Content + Inspector: Format once, adapt natively

The unified multi-column editor lets you craft master copy alongside live side-by-side platform previews. Instant character constraint enforcement prevents clipped threads and missing media aspect ratios.

Thread splitting Alt-text sync Tag presets

Companion Utility

Browser Extension Bridge: 360px of pure utility

A dedicated 360px floating panel stays docked beside your active social tab. Inject text, copy high-res attachments directly to clipboard, and confirm post status with a single keypress.

Zero cloud relay 360px docked width One-click autofill

Pipeline Management

Kanban Board: From raw spark to syndicated

Visual pipeline mapped specifically for international marketing operations: Idea, Drafted, Translated/Localized, Channel Adapted, Ready, Published. Drag, drop, and inspect bottlenecks effortlessly.

Multi-market tags Custom stages Filter by region

Chronology

Week Calendar: High-density editorial rhythm

View your cross-border schedule across all global timezones simultaneously. Visual heat-indicators highlight content cadence gaps before they impact your organic reach.

Multi-timezone view Cadence balance Drag-reschedule

Our Philosophy

The Quiet Tool Manifesto

Why we built PublishKit as a local desktop tool rather than another bloated SaaS subscription.

What We Do

Store all drafts & media strictly on your local disk in standard SQLite.
Respect platform integrity — you remain logged in natively with zero bot shadowbans.
Offer single-purchase lifetime licenses with continuous utility updates.
Provide lightning-fast instant keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+K, J/K navigation).
Design for silence: no notification badges, no gamified streaks, no upsell popups.

What We Don't Do

Never ask for your account passwords, cookies, or OAuth management tokens.
Never proxy your sensitive posts or IP addresses through untrusted shared servers.
Never trap your creative portfolio in a monthly recurring subscription tax.
Never inject AI hype text without your explicit local prompt.
Never sell aggregate analytics or post impressions to advertising data brokers.

Transparent Pricing

Pay once, own forever

No monthly invoices. No seat penalties. Run locally on all your personal machines.

PublishKit Free

Community

$0 / forever

For independent creators getting organized with local discipline.

check Up to 50 content items
check 1 workspace · core tasks & extension
check Today queue, kanban & calendar
check Backup & export

Recommended

PublishKit Pro Lifetime

Lifetime License

$38$79lifetime · launch price

One-time payment • No subscription

For solo marketers & cross-border growth teams requiring high velocity.

checkUnlimited content items
checkSplit wizard · FTS search · media usage lookup
checkChannel publish packs & duplicate warnings
checkBrowser extension (Chrome / Edge / Brave)

Pay once • Key emailed as PKPRO- • Activate in Settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PublishKit and our local-first architecture.

Ready for calm, controlled publishing?

Keep copy, media, channels, and publish status in one local workspace.

Download for Windows (v0.3.4) View on GitHub

Windows 10/11 (64-bit) • macOS build available via GitHub Releases