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Nheko-Reborn/nheko

Desktop client for Matrix using Qt and C++20. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/Nheko-Reborn/nheko · homepage · C++ · GPL-3.0 (copyleft) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

68/100

  • Activity 99
  • Release rhythm 10
  • Longevity 100
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 2792
  • days_rel: 388
  • days_push: 9
  • n_releases_24m: 1

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

2482 stars · 243 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

Nheko is a native desktop client for the Matrix protocol built with Qt and C++20, aiming to feel like a mainstream chat app rather than an IRC client. It supports E2E encryption, VoIP calls, rooms, media sharing, and runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Use cases

  • chat on matrix from my desktop
  • native matrix client that feels like telegram
  • encrypted messaging app for linux
  • make voice and video calls over matrix
  • lightweight alternative to element desktop

When to choose

  • you want a native, fast Matrix client on Linux, macOS, or Windows
  • you prefer a mainstream-chat-app feel over an IRC-style interface
  • you need E2E encryption and VoIP calls in a desktop Matrix client

When to avoid

  • you need a fully feature-complete client - some chat features are still missing
  • you require an audited E2E encryption implementation for high-security use
  • you need a web or mobile Matrix client

Facets

application · maturity active

chat-interface cryptography gui messaging-platforms privacy cross-platform windows cpp matrix-client e2e-encryption qt voip chat-app linux macos desktop

2 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
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