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Briar

Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Briar doesn’t rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users’ devices. If the internet’s down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the internet’s up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance.

  • Peer-to-peer encrypted messaging and forums
  • Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud
  • Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access required

Scale to fit:

App ID: 

app.briar.gtk (flatpak)

automatic-app-scaling

Phone Compatibility:

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How to install:

Manually build Flatpak (currently only method)
flatpak remote-add --user --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
flatpak-builder --install-deps-from=flathub --user --install --force-clean --ccache flatpak-builddir app.briar.gtk.json
flatpak run app.briar.gtk
Apt:
Flatpak:

Flathub: https://flathub.org/apps/details/app.briar.gtk (Only for x86 right now)

Command: 

# You will need to trust and add flathub to flatpak
flatpak install flathub app.briar.gtk

Repo:

https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-gtk