from wardcore@lemmy.world to selfhosted@lemmy.world on 26 May 17:08
https://lemmy.world/post/47380319
The main reason I started implementing NearLink was simple: I was tired of constantly syncing data between my own devices through traditional server-based flows.
For a messenger focused on privacy, routing Favorites through a cloud backend felt wrong.
How NearLink works
NearLink allows you to sync your Favorites (notes and saved chats) directly between devices.
My personal use cases:
- Fast transfer of images, videos, and files between devices over LAN
- Synchronization of Favorites (saved chats and notes)
- QR-based local authorization between devices
- Faster testing workflow without creating separate accounts for every device
I intentionally limited this system to local networks only in order to reduce unnecessary external attack surface.
Other updates in v1.6-beta
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NearLink Authentication
QR-based login designed for local network environments -
Per-chat locking
Chats with individual passwords
Release
Full release notes and binaries are available on GitHub:
github.com/wardcore-dev/onyx/…/v1.6-beta
Community
If you’re already using ONYX, you can join the official news channel inside the app using this token:
12e01467-c154-447b-84f8-133ae76684a1
Feedback is welcome.
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