Confluence Desktop Client [ Direct × Solution ]
These apps allow you to turn any website (including your company Confluence URL) into a standalone desktop application.
While many users interact with Confluence exclusively through a web browser, the desktop client (available for both Windows and macOS) provides a streamlined, native experience designed to get you into your content faster and keep you there without distractions. confluence desktop client
| User Type | Recommendation | | :--- | :--- | | | Use the Official Confluence for Desktop app for separation from browser tabs. | | Minimalist | Use Chrome "Open as Window" mode. It is the lightest option. | | Developer | Use the JetBrains Plugin or VS Code Extension . | | Offline User | Confluence is the wrong tool. Draft in Word/Notion and upload later. | These apps allow you to turn any website
If the official app feels too much like a browser, you might prefer these alternatives that change how you interact with Confluence. | | Minimalist | Use Chrome "Open as Window" mode
If you choose not to use the desktop app, you can simulate the experience in Chrome or Edge: