SecretSkies
SecretSkies guide / What SecretSkies can and cannot do.

What SecretSkies can and cannot do.

SecretSkies is useful because it is honest about its limits. It can create a community-layer edit. It cannot make Bsky proper show that edit to everyone.

?The honest answer for anyone searching for a Bluesky edit button.

Limits and benefits

The boundaries are the product.

SecretSkies works because ATProto has multiple views. It does not work by pretending one view controls them all.

  • Can create an edited version.
  • Can work in compatible communities.
  • Cannot edit Bsky proper everywhere.
  • Cannot guarantee every app will show the edit.
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Key takeaway

SecretSkies is the most you can do today. It gives compatible communities an edited version to show, while Bsky proper continues to show the original.

What it can do

  • Help you create an edited version of a post.
  • Let compatible third-party apps show that version.
  • Support forked communities that choose to display edits.
  • Give users a practical workaround when universal editing does not exist.

What it cannot do

  • It cannot make Bsky proper show the edit.
  • It cannot guarantee every app will support the edit.
  • It cannot erase the original from every surface.
  • It is not an official Bluesky feature.

FAQ

What is the biggest limitation?

Bsky proper still shows the original post.

What is the biggest benefit?

Compatible communities can show the edited version they want to support.

Is this still useful?

Yes, if your audience is in a compatible third-party app, forked community, or community client.

More SecretSkies guides

Overview

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Edit button

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Can you edit posts?

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Where edits appear

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How it works

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Limits

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