Bluesky Glossary
A quick reference guide to common Bluesky terms and concepts.
A
- AT Protocol
- — The decentralized protocol Bluesky is built on.
B
- Block
- — Preventing another user from seeing or interacting with your content.
C
- Content Warning
- — A label added to a Skeet to alert viewers about sensitive content.
- Custom Feed
- — An algorithmically curated timeline created by users.
D
- DID
- — A unique decentralized identifier for every account on the AT Protocol.
- Domain Handle
- — Using your own domain as your Handle instead of .bsky.social.
F
- Feed Generator
- — A tool or app that builds a Custom Feed.
- Follow-back Rate
- — The percentage of people you follow who follow you back.
H
- Handle
- — Your unique username on Bluesky (e.g. yourname.bsky.social).
L
- Labeler
- — A community-driven content moderation system on Bluesky.
M
- Mute
- — Hiding a user or keyword from your feed without blocking them.
S
- Skeet
- — A single post on Bluesky.
- Starter Pack
- — A curated bundle of accounts new users can follow in one tap.