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Akeeba releases Grafida desktop client for Joomla
Akeeba has introduced Grafida, a desktop client for managing Joomla content outside the browser. The Windows, MacOS and Linux application supports an unlimited number of sites, but its stated incompatibility with Windows 11 Home may limit…
Grafida is designed to bring Joomla content work into a standalone desktop application. Its editor uses TinyMCE, including the familiar workflows for uploading images and other media. The application also declares support for working with AI.
Content can be drafted while offline and synchronised with Joomla after the connection is restored. This allows work to continue without Wi-Fi, including while travelling or in other places without an internet connection.
The application is available through GitHub. It was developed by Akeeba, a Greek Joomla development studio. The project is referenced in an announcement on Akeeba’s website, a blog post by Joomla co-founder Brian Teeman, and the application’s GitHub releases page.
Windows 11 Home limitation
At the time of the source post, the project documentation stated: This software does not work on Windows 11 Home. The post links this limitation to Windows 11’s stricter software publisher certificate checks, while noting that disabling those checks may allow the application to run. This is a practical concern for a desktop tool intended for general users, who may not be prepared to change operating-system security settings.
The limitation also highlights the importance of continued maintenance for tools intended to become part of a Joomla publishing workflow. No version number or release date was provided in the source material.