Mactrix

A native macOS client for Matrix – an open protocol for decentralised, secure communications.

Overview

Mactrix is built with Apple's SwiftUI framework to provide seamless native integration with macOS. It leverages the robust matrix-rust-sdk for stability and performance.

Feel free to join our Matrix room at #mactrix:qpqp.dk.

!Screenshot of the app

Installation

Mactrix is currently in early development, which means that distribution with auto-updates does not exist yet. However, the latest version is built automatically and can be downloaded here. Simply select the latest build and download Mactrix.app under Artifacts.

Build From Source

Requirements

• macOS 15.7 or later
• Up-to-date Xcode installed

Building

git clone https://github.com/viktorstrate/mactrix.git
cd mactrix
xed .

Then open the project in Xcode and build using Cmd+B.

Completed Feature List

• [ ] Authentication

• [ ] Multi account
• [ ] Timeline

• [ ] Rooms

• [x] Threads

• [ ] Spaces

• [ ] Search bar

• [ ] Settings

• [ ] Notifications

• [x] Multiple windows and tabs
• [ ] Navigation: forwards and backwards button
• [x] Support matrix URLs
• [ ] Keyboard navigation and accessibility
• [ ] Video and voice chat

Screenshots

Main Chat Interface

!Screenshot of the app

Device Verification

The app supports device verification by comparing emojis with another client.

!Screenshot of device emoji verification

Create Room

Creation

!Screenshot of room creation page

Search

Find specific rooms, users, and public communities directly from the search bar.

!Screenshot of search for specific room