• F.A.Q.

    What the heck is this thing?!

    Technically, Proxlet is a "Twitter API proxy", but we like to think of it as a 1-up mushroom of secret-sauce super-powers that makes Twitter.com and an exclusive group of great, native Twitter apps more huggable.

    No, really, what can it do for me?

    Using Proxlet, you can block noisy apps, filter annoying hashtags, or temporarily mute annoying users. You can even cut out the chatter altogether & turn Twitter into the ultimate RSS reader by showing only tweets with links. And, we're adding new Twitter super-powers all the time.

    Why'd you build this crazy thing?

    We love Twitter, and we couldn't sit idly by while spammy apps and erratic users cranked up the noise to 11. Proxlet was born to make sure Twitter stays valuable.

    And people actually like/use/fantasize about Proxlet?

    Are you kidding? All the time! (In fact, both you & I are thinking about it right now...) Check out some great quotes & press from around the 'nets.

    How do I use it?

    Probably the easiest way is to install our Chrome Extension for Twitter.com. If you use one of our supported native clients, you can configure it to use Proxlet. Your settings can be managed through the extension, or here at Proxlet.com

    Can I use it with multiple clients?

    Absolutely, and we'll even keep all your settings & preferences in sync, just because we <3 you (but only if you're cute)

    Will you be adding more clients and more browser support?

    Sure! If you're feel particularly strongly about a client our browser we don't support, let us know in our help forums so we can better prioritize our efforts! Otherwise, we'll be busy playing Dance Central, Call of Duty, or even just minesweeper.

    I have an idea for a Proxlet feature!

    Ok, that rocks! Let's talk! I mean... we probably had the exact same idea first, so we'll just be testing your communication skills.

    I found a bug!

    Inconceivable! It must be an apache/mongo/javascript race-condition. Please let us know ASAP so we can blame the hardworking folks of the appropriate FOSS project we're built on top of. If they're too bull-headed to listen, I *guess* we'll solve it to show them up, but just remember, it's not our fault, despite all irrefutable evidence to the contrary.

    How do you guys make money?

    We're both independently wealthy super-models-secret-agents, Zoolander-style. OH, you meant with Proxlet! Well, we don't yet, and we're ok with that. Our server cost is low, so we care about helping as many people as we can. Of course, if you want to buy us a beer, say hello to @aaronwhite or @ChrisRicca on Twitter! (We're both 21, we swear).