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A modern cross-platform desktop instant messaging app built with Tauri, Vue 3, and Rust. Features real-time messaging, group chat, file sharing, and encrypted local storage.
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A modern, cross-platform desktop instant messaging application built with Tauri, Vue 3, and Rust.
This is the desktop client for Ripple IM Server.
Ripple IM App is a feature-rich desktop messaging application designed for secure, real-time communication. It supports one-on-one conversations, group chats, file sharing, and comprehensive contact management - all with a focus on privacy and a seamless user experience.
A polished splash screen greets users on application launch.
Secure OAuth2-based authentication with session persistence and encrypted token storage using the system keyring.
Note: Clicking "Sign Up" or "Sign In" will open your default browser for secure authentication via OAuth2.
Instant message delivery via WebSocket with support for text messages, file attachments, and images.
Create and manage group conversations with member invitations, group settings, and real-time updates.
Manage your friends list, handle friend requests, and block unwanted contacts with ease.
Customize your profile with avatar upload (with interactive cropping) and nickname settings.
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Vue 3 | UI Framework with Composition API |
| TypeScript | Type-safe development |
| Tailwind CSS | Utility-first styling |
| Vite | Build tool and dev server |
| Client-side routing |
Note: The frontend UI was developed using the vibe coding approach - an AI-assisted development methodology that emphasizes rapid prototyping and intuitive design iteration.
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Rust | Core application logic |
| Tauri v2 | Desktop framework and native APIs |
| Axum | OAuth callback server |
| Tokio | Async runtime |
| SQLx | Database queries with compile-time checking |
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| SQLite + SQLCipher | Encrypted local database |
| WebSocket | Real-time message delivery |
| Protocol Buffers | Binary message serialization |
| OS Keyring | Secure credential storage |
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start the development server with hot reload
npm run tauri dev
This command launches both the Vite dev server for the frontend and the Tauri development build.
Note: You need to run the Ripple IM Server before starting the client.
The application uses environment-specific configuration files located in src-tauri/resources/:
dev_app_config.json - Development environment| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
RIPPLE_INSTANCE | Run multiple instances with separate data directories |
RIPPLE_HTTP_PROXY | HTTP proxy URL for network requests |
MIT License