browsing non-local instances locally

HowShouldIKnow@lemm.ee to Jerboa@lemmy.ml – 1 points –

If I have an account on one instance [lemm.ee] is there a way to browse another instance [lemmy.world] locally without creating an account in that instance or going to my browser and typing in the url?

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As far as I know, you don't need an account on lemmy.world, with your current account you can subscribe to communities, vote, comment, etc., on all instances.

"how"?

Slightly different but related issue here - how can I use Jerboa to subscribe to a community I 'only' have the link of, like https://some.instance/c/aCommunity?

Searching for 'aCommunity', 'aCommunity@some.instance' or putting the URL in the search field doesn't show me any results.

I've noticed this issue with new communities. I'd suggest wait a few hours so the instances "sync" and the community shows up in search. If that doesn't work maybe it's a bug.

I was under the impression not all instances sync with all others 'automagically' (and that that's by design); and also that's basically what wintermute is for.

The communities I'm interested in are not only hours old.