Windows desktop client role
For users who spend their workdays at a desk, typing on a physical keyboard is crucial. The Windows client provides a dedicated surface for managing longer chats, reviewing space invitations, and coordinating group epochs without keeping a browser tab open.
Tauri desktop shell
The Windows build utilizes Tauri, a lightweight framework that bundles a native Rust backend with a secure web frontend. This architecture keeps the installer size extremely small, reduces system memory consumption compared to heavy Electron shells, and permits direct integration with Windows OS features.
Identical trust model
The Windows application operates under the exact same trust parameters as other EmberChamber surfaces:
- Decryption keys are generated locally and stored securely on your machine.
- Message logs are kept locally and are never readable by the hosted relay.
- Search indexing is performed locally, ensuring keywords never traverse the network.
Downloading the client
You can download the Windows installer (.msi or standalone .exe) from our official Download Page. Ensure that you verify the download against the posted hashes in the GitHub Release feed.
Current beta caveats
Please keep the following limitations in mind when using the Windows beta:
- No push notifications: The Windows desktop client does not support background push channels yet. To fetch new messages, the application window must be open and active.
- Attachment handling: Similar to Android, attachment encryption on the native desktop client is in a transitional phase. Use the web client if you require uniform client-side file encryption before upload.
For questions, visit our Support Page.