| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 11, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 11, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-56553 |
| Entity Registrant Name | MachTen, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001957783 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 92-3979418 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1516 Barlow Street, Suite D |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Traverse City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 49686 |
| City Area Code | 855 |
| Local Phone Number | 642-4227 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
