iamb – Matrix client for Vim addicts

iamb is a terminal-based client for Matrix for the Vim addict.

You can edit messages, navigate windows and manage tabs in the same ways that your fingers are used to from your favorite text editor.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Threads, spaces, E2EE, and read receipts.
• Image previews in terminals that support it (sixels, Kitty, and iTerm2), or using pixelated blocks for those that don’t.
• Notifications via terminal bell or desktop environment.
• Creating, joining, and leaving rooms.
• Sending and accepting room invitations.
• Editing, redacting, and reacting to messages.
• Custom keybindings.
• Multiple profiles.
• Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, *BSD, macOS. and Windows.

Website: github.com/ulyssa/iamb
Support:
Developer: Ulyssa
License: Apache License 2.0

iamb is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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