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ONYX v1.2-beta - need a feedback!

7 months ago by wardcore to c/opensource

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ONYX v1.2-beta - now actually comfortable to use

I've been working on ONYX for a while now, and v1.1 was honest about one thing — it was secure, but using it every day felt like a chore. This update is mostly me fixing that.

What's new

  • File uploads now show a preview and progress.
  • Message forwarding — took longer than it should have, but it's in
  • Keyword search across chats
  • Smooth send/receive animations — on by default if you search the settings, and I liked having them
  • Tap a reply to jump to the original message
  • Message pinning (local only for now — I want to add it for both sides in next patches)

Improved

  • LAN mode stability — this one was long overdue
  • General performance

Fixed

  • LAN mode connection issues
  • Various bug fixes

Still a lot to do.

If you want to follow what's coming — there's an update channel inside the app: 12e01467-c154-447b-84f8-133ae76684a1 (channel token)

https://github.com/...

Feedback in the comments is welcome.

StreetKid 10 points 7 months ago

What is Onyx?

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TheLeadenSea 4 points 7 months ago

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PandaInSpace 2 points 7 months ago

pokemon

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Eyck_of_denesle 2 points 7 months ago

Private and anonymous self-hosted messenger.

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dajoho 1 point 6 months ago

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wardcore 1 point 6 months ago

Yes, 16 characters minimum. Since there's no phone number, no email, and no alternative recovery method - the password is the only thing protecting your account. A weak password with no fallback is a real risk, so I set the bar higher intentionally. It also reduces brute force viability. Passphrases are supported but currently not used for login - just the password for now.

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dajoho 3 points 6 months ago

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InfiniteStruggle 2 points 6 months ago

Just take four random words, misspell a few of them, and there's your long password.

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dajoho 3 points 6 months ago

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wardcore 2 points 6 months ago

I understand it's not for everyone. But the 16-character minimum is there for a reason — your password is the only key to your account, no fallbacks, no recovery via phone or email. That requires a strong password. There's a built-in password generator in the app — one tap, cryptographically secure, 16 characters, done. Save it once and you won't need to type it again. Think of it like a crypto wallet seed phrase — you store it once somewhere safe and that's it. If the priority is speed over security, Telegram is a better fit. ONYX was built for people who actually care about privacy, and that comes with a slightly higher entry bar. That said, I'll consider dropping the hard minimum to 8 characters with a strong recommendation to use 16 — so people have the choice but know the tradeoffs.

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