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  • Otome-chan@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    I thought for sure this was gonna be matrix lol. revolt looks interesting. is it node/js based though? I can’t imagine running another electron app alongside my browser and discord lol.

    • dairokkan@kbin.social
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      2 years ago

      The backend is based on Rust, the current web frontend is based on preact. They are working on native Android and iOS apps, and a GTK based desktop client is being planned (but on hold currently). There is potential for an ecosystem of third-party apps due to the API being fully open