Native Discord Alternative

A high-performance, native desktop chat application built with Rust, Slint, and the Matrix protocol.

Features

• Native UI: Built with Slint for a responsive, memory-efficient interface (no Electron).
• Matrix Backend: Decentralized communication using matrix-sdk.
• Discord-like UX: Familiar server rail, channel list, and chat area layout.
• Session Persistence: Securely stores login sessions locally for instant re-access.
• User Profiles: View and edit your display name, status, and bio.
• Server Administration: Manage channels (CRUD) and roles (create with colors).
• Flexible Auth: Login to any Matrix homeserver; registration opens in your default browser via Element.io.

Prerequisites

• Rust: Latest stable toolchain (rustup update).
• Windows: Visual C++ Build Tools (for MSVC linker).

Build & Run

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Azteriisk/gamechat
cd gamechat

2. Run the Application

cargo run -p ui

3. Run Tests

cargo test --workspace

Troubleshooting

Start-up Crash (Stack Overflow): If the app crashes silently on launch:

1. Ensure you are not running on a restrictive VM or container.
2. Check .cargo/config.toml ensures a large stack size (16MB).
3. The network crate is currently configured with minimal features (default-features = false) to prevent stack overflows.

License

This project is licensed under The Unlicense - it is free use for whatever. Use it, fork it, break it, have fun!