nheko is a desktop client for Matrix.
The motivation behind the project is to provide a native desktop app for Matrix that feels more like a mainstream chat app (Element, Telegram etc) and less like an IRC client.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Room tag showing.
- Room tag editing.
- Search joined rooms.
- Room user list.
- Display room description.
- Edit room description.
- Pushrules.
- Send read markers.
- Display read markers.
- Sending invites.
- Accepting invites.
- Typing notification.
- E2E encryption.
- Replies.
- Attachment uploading and downloading.
- Send formatted messages in Markdown.
- Display formatted messages.
- Redacting.
- New user registration.
- VoIP calls (voice & video).
- Reactions.
- Localisations.
- Light, Dark & System themes.
- SSO support.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: nheko-reborn.github.io
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Konstantinos Sideris and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
nheko is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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|---|---|
| Fractal | Matrix client for GNOME |
| NeoChat | Fork of Spectral |
| Cinny | Focuses primarily on a simple, elegant and secure interface |
| nheko | Desktop client using Qt and C++ |
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| Commet | Feature rich experience while maintaining a simple interface |
| Moment | Fancy, customizable, keyboard-operable Matrix chat client |
| SchildiChat | Matrix client / Element Web/Desktop fork |
| Sable | Polished messaging app with a strong focus on everyday usability |
| Hydrogen | Minimal Matrix chat client |
| Extera | Feature-rich chat app derived from FluffyChat with a fresh approach |
| Tammy | Privacy-minded messenger with secure conversations and clean design |
| Syphon | Privacy centric Matrix client |
| Chatty | Unified messaging app designed for desktop and mobile devices |
| Chats | Messaging application for mobile and desktop |
| Quadrix | Minimal, simple, multi-platform chat client |
| Matrix | Modern chat app with rooms, accounts, media and encryption |
| Spectral | Glossy native client designed with simplicity in mind |
| Mirage | Fancy, customizable, keyboard-operable Matrix chat client |
| kazv | Convergent Matrix client and secure messaging app |
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