From f62cf21ab07ac1c45740732f21326a84960a5010 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: f0x Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 00:08:21 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] update readme --- README.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 17b5a39..fef8867 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,20 +1,20 @@ # Neo v4: iris Donate using Liberapay -Currently this is only gui work, no functional API connections yet. +A lightweight [Matrix](https://matrix.org) webclient, with basic functionality. The latest build is hosted at [neo.lain.haus/neo](https://neo.lain.haus/neo) Screenshot ## Building -Keep in mind it's not useable rn; +Keep in mind it's not quite useable currently; `npm install` `gulp build` static assets should now be in `build/` ## Vision -Currently this is just gui work. This will be as protocol-agnostic as possible, -but the reference backend implementation will be for [Matrix](https://matrix.org) +There's demand for nicer Matrix clients in general, and I've been trying to fill this gap for a while now. I chose a web-based approach, since those are the technologies I like, and enjoy using. This is very much a 'fun' sid project at the moment. +Neo doesn't use Electron, but might be packaged with some Rust based webview for a more 'desktop' experience. If you're religiously opposed to JavaScript I'll refer you to [nuclear's readme](https://github.com/nukeop/nuclear#what-if-i-am-religiously-opposed-to-using-electron-for-any-and-all-purposes) ## Why the name Neo and the rabbit logo are both from Matrix. Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, so I found that fitting as well.