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- SimpleX Chat v6.4.1: welcome your contacts, review members to protect groups, and more. -
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- -v6.4.1 is released:
++ SimpleX Chat v6.4.1: welcome your contacts, review members to protect groups, and more. +
++ 29 Jul 2025 +
+ +v6.4.1 is released:
- welcome your contacts: set your profile bio and welcome message. @@ -459,64 +464,64 @@ window.addEventListener('scroll',changeHeaderBg);
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- SimpleX network: new experience of connecting with people — available in SimpleX Chat v6.4-beta.4 -
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- -Now you can start talking to your contacts much faster, as soon as you scan the link. This technical post covers the technology that enabled this new user experience — short links and associated data of messaging queues.
- -+ SimpleX network: new experience of connecting with people — available in SimpleX Chat v6.4-beta.4 +
++ 03 Jul 2025 +
+ +Now you can start talking to your contacts much faster, as soon as you scan the link. This technical post covers the technology that enabled this new user experience — short links and associated data of messaging queues.
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- SimpleX Chat v6.3: new user experience and safety in public groups -
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- -v6.3 is released:
++ SimpleX Chat v6.3: new user experience and safety in public groups +
++ 08 Mar 2025 +
+ +v6.3 is released:
- Preventing spam and abuse in public groups. @@ -529,92 +534,92 @@ window.addEventListener('scroll',changeHeaderBg);
The last but not the least - server builds are now reproducible!
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- SimpleX network: large groups and privacy-preserving content moderation -
-- 14 Jan 2025 -
- -This post explains how server operators can moderate end-to-end encrypted conversations without compromising user privacy or End-to-end encryption.
- -+ SimpleX network: large groups and privacy-preserving content moderation +
++ 14 Jan 2025 +
+ +This post explains how server operators can moderate end-to-end encrypted conversations without compromising user privacy or End-to-end encryption.
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- Oppose digital IDs – they break the law and lead to mass scale surveillance -
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- -Starting next year, the UK government plans to introduce digital ID cards for the young people to prove their age when visiting pubs.
- -+ Oppose digital IDs – they break the law and lead to mass scale surveillance +
++ 18 Dec 2024 +
+ +Starting next year, the UK government plans to introduce digital ID cards for the young people to prove their age when visiting pubs.
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- SimpleX network: preset servers operated by Flux, business chats and more with v6.2 of the apps -
-- 10 Dec 2024 -
- -v6.2 is released:
++ SimpleX network: preset servers operated by Flux, business chats and more with v6.2 of the apps +
++ 10 Dec 2024 +
+ +v6.2 is released:
- SimpleX Chat and Flux made an agreement to include Flux-operated servers into the app to improve metadata privacy in SimpleX network. @@ -623,105 +628,105 @@ window.addEventListener('scroll',changeHeaderBg);
- Improving notifications in iOS app.
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- Servers operated by Flux - true privacy and decentralization for all users -
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+ Servers operated by Flux - true privacy and decentralization for all users +
++ 25 Nov 2024 +
+ +- Welcome, Flux — the new servers in v6.2-beta.1!
- What's the problem?
- Using two operators improves connection privacy.
- SimpleX decentralization compared with Matrix, Session and Tor.
- What's next for SimpleX decentralization?
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- Wired’s Attack on Privacy -
-- 16 Oct 2024 -
- -The Wired article by David Gilbert focusing on neo-Nazis moving to SimpleX Chat following the Telegram's changes in +
+ Wired’s Attack on Privacy +
++ 16 Oct 2024 +
+ +The Wired article by David Gilbert focusing on neo-Nazis moving to SimpleX Chat following the Telegram's changes in privacy policy is biased and misleading. By cherry-picking information from the report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), Wired fails to mention that SimpleX network design prioritizes privacy in order to protect human rights defenders, journalists, and everyday users who value their privacy.
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- SimpleX network: cryptographic design review by Trail of Bits, v6.1 released with better calls and user experience. -
-- 14 Oct 2024 -
- -New security audit!
++ SimpleX network: cryptographic design review by Trail of Bits, v6.1 released with better calls and user experience. +
++ 14 Oct 2024 +
+ +New security audit!
Trail of Bits reviewed the cryptographic design of protocols used in SimpleX network and apps.
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- SimpleX network: the investment from Jack Dorsey and Asymmetric, v6.0 released with the new user experience and private message routing. -
-- 14 Aug 2024 -
- -SimpleX Chat vision and funding 2.0: past, present, future.
++ SimpleX network: the investment from Jack Dorsey and Asymmetric, v6.0 released with the new user experience and private message routing. +
++ 14 Aug 2024 +
+ +SimpleX Chat vision and funding 2.0: past, present, future.
Announcing the investment from Jack Dorsey and Asymmetric.
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- The Future of Privacy: Enforcing Privacy Standards -
-- 04 Jul 2024 -
- -It's time we shift the focus: privacy should be a non-negotiable duty of technology providers, not just a +
+ The Future of Privacy: Enforcing Privacy Standards +
++ 04 Jul 2024 +
+ +It's time we shift the focus: privacy should be a non-negotiable duty of technology providers, not just a right users must fight to protect, and not something that users can be asked to consent away as a condition of access to a service.
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- SimpleX network: private message routing, v5.8 released with IP address protection and chat themes -
-- 04 Jun 2024 -
- -v5.8 is released:
++ SimpleX network: private message routing, v5.8 released with IP address protection and chat themes +
++ 04 Jun 2024 +
+ +v5.8 is released:
- private message routing. @@ -855,67 +860,67 @@ window.addEventListener('scroll',changeHeaderBg);
Also, we added Persian interface language*, thanks to our users and Weblate.
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- Protecting Children's Safety Requires End-to-end encryption -
-- 01 Jun 2024 -
- -As lawmakers grapple with the serious issue of child exploitation online, +
+ Protecting Children's Safety Requires End-to-end encryption +
++ 01 Jun 2024 +
+ +As lawmakers grapple with the serious issue of child exploitation online, some proposed solutions would fuel the very problem they aim to solve.
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- SimpleX: Redefining Privacy by Making Hard Choices -
-- 16 May 2024 -
- -When it comes to open source privacy tools, the status quo often dictates the limitations of +
+ SimpleX: Redefining Privacy by Making Hard Choices +
++ 16 May 2024 +
+ +When it comes to open source privacy tools, the status quo often dictates the limitations of existing protocols and structures. However, these norms need to be challenged to radically shift how we approach genuinely private communication. This requires doing some uncomfortable things, like making hard choices as it relates to @@ -932,36 +937,36 @@ window.addEventListener('scroll',changeHeaderBg);
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- SimpleX network: legally binding transparency, v5.7 released with better calls and messages -
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- -Legally binding transparency
++ SimpleX network: legally binding transparency, v5.7 released with better calls and messages +
++ 26 Apr 2024 +
+ +Legally binding transparency
- We published Transparency Reports, Security Policy, and Frequently Asked Questions, and updated Privacy Policy. @@ -978,70 +983,70 @@ window.addEventListener('scroll',changeHeaderBg);
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- The dangers of metadata in messengers -
-- 16 Apr 2024 -
- -+ The dangers of metadata in messengers +
++ 16 Apr 2024 +
+ +It's important not to be complacent with the current standards of messaging, where metadata aggregation is still normalized in apps falsely and dangerously marketed as "private". This is a post exploring the fundamental differences between privacy and security.
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- Why I joined SimpleX Chat - by Esra'a al Shafei -
-- 04 Apr 2024 -
- -+ Why I joined SimpleX Chat - by Esra'a al Shafei +
++ 04 Apr 2024 +
+ +Transitioning from a lifelong career dedicated to nonprofits, including Board roles at organizations like the Wikimedia Foundation, Access Now and Tor, @@ -1050,36 +1055,36 @@ But, as I step into this new chapter, I want to share the insights and convictio that have guided me here, shedding light on what I think sets SimpleX Chat apart and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
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- SimpleX network: real privacy and stable profits, non-profits for protocols, v5.6 released with quantum resistant e2e encryption and simple profile migration -
-- 23 Mar 2024 -
- -SimpleX network: deliver real privacy via a profitable business and non-profit protocol governance:
++ SimpleX network: real privacy and stable profits, non-profits for protocols, v5.6 released with quantum resistant e2e encryption and simple profile migration +
++ 23 Mar 2024 +
+ +SimpleX network: deliver real privacy via a profitable business and non-profit protocol governance:
- community and business interests are aligned. @@ -1096,36 +1101,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
- blocking members and many other improvements.
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- SimpleX Chat v5.6 (beta): adding quantum resistance to Signal Double ratchet algorithm -
-- 14 Mar 2024 -
- -This is a major upgrade for SimpleX Chat messaging protocols!
++ SimpleX Chat v5.6 (beta): adding quantum resistance to Signal Double ratchet algorithm +
++ 14 Mar 2024 +
+ +This is a major upgrade for SimpleX Chat messaging protocols!
This post also covers various aspects of End-to-end encryption:
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- SimpleX Chat: free infrastructure from Linode, v5.5 released with private notes, group history and a simpler UX to connect. -
-- 24 Jan 2024 -
- -SimpleX Chat infrastructure on Linode:
++ SimpleX Chat: free infrastructure from Linode, v5.5 released with private notes, group history and a simpler UX to connect. +
++ 24 Jan 2024 +
+ +SimpleX Chat infrastructure on Linode:
- free infrastructure. @@ -1187,36 +1192,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
Also, the app interface is now available in Hungarian and Turkish - thanks to our users.
SimpleX Chat Android and desktop apps are now available in 20 languages!
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- SimpleX Chat v5.4 - link mobile and desktop apps via quantum resistant protocol, and much better groups. -
-- 25 Nov 2023 -
- -v5.4 is released:
++ SimpleX Chat v5.4 - link mobile and desktop apps via quantum resistant protocol, and much better groups. +
++ 25 Nov 2023 +
+ +v5.4 is released:
- Link mobile and desktop apps via secure quantum-resistant protocol. 🔗 @@ -1232,36 +1237,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
- Many other improvements.
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- SimpleX Chat v5.3 released: desktop app, local file encryption and improved groups with directory service -
-- 25 Sep 2023 -
- -v5.3 is released:
++ SimpleX Chat v5.3 released: desktop app, local file encryption and improved groups with directory service +
++ 25 Sep 2023 +
+ +v5.3 is released:
- new desktop app! 💻 @@ -1276,36 +1281,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
* Android app only.
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- SimpleX Chat v5.2 released: message delivery receipts -
-- 22 Jul 2023 -
- -v5.2 is released:
++ SimpleX Chat v5.2 released: message delivery receipts +
++ 22 Jul 2023 +
+ +v5.2 is released:
- message delivery receipts! ✅ @@ -1335,36 +1340,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
- what about read receipts?
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- SimpleX Chat v5.1 released: message reactions and self-destruct passcode -
-- 23 May 2023 -
- -v5.1 is released:
++ SimpleX Chat v5.1 released: message reactions and self-destruct passcode +
++ 23 May 2023 +
+ +v5.1 is released:
- message reactions 🚀 @@ -1383,36 +1388,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
* Android app only.
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- SimpleX Chat: vision and funding, v5.0 released with videos and files up to 1gb -
-- 22 Apr 2023 -
- -SimpleX Chat vision and funding:
++ SimpleX Chat: vision and funding, v5.0 released with videos and files up to 1gb +
++ 22 Apr 2023 +
+ +SimpleX Chat vision and funding:
- why is it a commercial company? @@ -1431,36 +1436,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
Also, the app interface is now available in Polish - thanks to our users.
SimpleX Chat apps are now available in 10 languages!
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- SimpleX Chat v4.6 – with hidden profiles, community moderation, improved audio/video calls and reduced battery usage. -
-- 28 Mar 2023 -
- -v4.6 is released:
++ SimpleX Chat v4.6 – with hidden profiles, community moderation, improved audio/video calls and reduced battery usage. +
++ 28 Mar 2023 +
+ +v4.6 is released:
- ARMv7a and Android 8+ - 2x more supported devices! @@ -1473,64 +1478,64 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
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- SimpleX File Transfer Protocol - a new protocol for sending large files efficiently, privately and securely. -
-- 01 Mar 2023 -
- -CLI and relays implementing the new XFTP protocol are released - you can use them now!
- -+ SimpleX File Transfer Protocol - a new protocol for sending large files efficiently, privately and securely. +
++ 01 Mar 2023 +
+ +CLI and relays implementing the new XFTP protocol are released - you can use them now!
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- SimpleX Chat v4.5 released – with multiple chat profiles, message draft, transport isolation and Italian language! -
-- 04 Feb 2023 -
- -v4.5 is released:
++ SimpleX Chat v4.5 released – with multiple chat profiles, message draft, transport isolation and Italian language! +
++ 04 Feb 2023 +
+ +v4.5 is released:
- multiple chat profiles! @@ -1541,36 +1546,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
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- SimpleX Chat v4.4 released – with disappearing messages, live messages, connection security verification and French language! -
-- 03 Jan 2023 -
- -v4.4 is released:
++ SimpleX Chat v4.4 released – with disappearing messages, live messages, connection security verification and French language! +
++ 03 Jan 2023 +
+ +v4.4 is released:
- disappearing messages! @@ -1581,36 +1586,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
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- SimpleX Chat reviews and v4.3 released – with instant voice messages, irreversible deletion of sent messages and improved server configuration. -
-- 06 Dec 2022 -
- -SimpleX Chat November reviews:
++ SimpleX Chat reviews and v4.3 released – with instant voice messages, irreversible deletion of sent messages and improved server configuration. +
++ 06 Dec 2022 +
+ +SimpleX Chat November reviews:
Privacy Guides recommendations.
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- Security assessment by Trail of Bits, the new website and v4.2 released -
-- 08 Nov 2022 -
- -"Have you been audited or should we just ignore you?"
++ Security assessment by Trail of Bits, the new website and v4.2 released +
++ 08 Nov 2022 +
+ +"Have you been audited or should we just ignore you?"
SimpleX Chat security has been assessed by @@ -1674,36 +1679,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
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- SimpleX Chat v4.0 with encrypted database is released -
-- 28 Sep 2022 -
- -Added:
++ SimpleX Chat v4.0 with encrypted database is released +
++ 28 Sep 2022 +
+ +Added:
- encrypted local chat database — if you already use the app, you can encrypt the database in the app settings
- support for self-hosted WebRTC ICE servers @@ -1714,36 +1719,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
- German language in mobile apps UI
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- SimpleX Chat v3.2 is released — meet Incognito mode, unique to Simplex Chat -
-- 01 Sep 2022 -
- -Added:
++ SimpleX Chat v3.2 is released — meet Incognito mode, unique to Simplex Chat +
++ 01 Sep 2022 +
+ +Added:
- Incognito mode — use a new random profile name for each contact
- use .onion server addresses with Tor @@ -1752,36 +1757,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
- reduced APK size for direct download and in F-Droid repo from 200 to 46Mb!
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- SimpleX Chat v3.1 is released — with secret groups and server access via Tor -
-- 08 Aug 2022 -
- -Added:
++ SimpleX Chat v3.1 is released — with secret groups and server access via Tor +
++ 08 Aug 2022 +
+ +Added:
- finally, secret chat groups — nobody but members know they exist!
- access to messaging servers via Tor on all platforms @@ -1790,36 +1795,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
- new app icons
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- SimpleX Chat v3.1-beta is released — improved battery/traffic usage -
-- 23 Jul 2022 -
- -Added:
++ SimpleX Chat v3.1-beta is released — improved battery/traffic usage +
++ 23 Jul 2022 +
+ +Added:
- terminal app: access to messaging servers via SOCKS5 proxy (e.g., Tor).
- mobile apps: join and leave chat groups. @@ -1827,36 +1832,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
- two docker configurations for self-hosted SMP servers.
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- SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat v3 — with encrypted calls and iOS push notifications -
-- 11 Jul 2022 -
- -Added:
++ SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat v3 — with encrypted calls and iOS push notifications +
++ 11 Jul 2022 +
+ +Added:
- chat database export and import
- end-to-end encrypted audio/video calls @@ -1866,36 +1871,36 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity. Also read why having users' identifiers that all other platforms use is bad for the users, and how they reduce privacy. -
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- SimpleX Chat v2.2 - the new privacy and security features -
-- 04 Jun 2022 -
- -Added:
++ SimpleX Chat v2.2 - the new privacy and security features +
++ 04 Jun 2022 +
+ +Added:
- protect your chats with SimpleX Lock
- save data and avoid sharing you are online — manually accepting images @@ -1903,283 +1908,283 @@ and why this move feels like an essential learning opportunity.
- identify any lost messages in the chat
- SimpleX Chat v2.1 - better conversation privacy -
-- 24 May 2022 -
- -Clear conversations without deleting contacts
- -+ SimpleX Chat v2.1 - better conversation privacy +
++ 24 May 2022 +
+ +Clear conversations without deleting contacts
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- SimpleX Chat v2.0 - sending images and files in mobile apps -
-- 11 May 2022 -
- -Read how SimpleX delivers messages without having user profile identifiers of any kind.
- -+ SimpleX Chat v2.0 - sending images and files in mobile apps +
++ 11 May 2022 +
+ +Read how SimpleX delivers messages without having user profile identifiers of any kind.
+- Instant notifications for SimpleX Chat mobile apps -
-- 04 Apr 2022 -
- -Design of private instant notifications on Android and for push notifications for iOS.
- -+ Instant notifications for SimpleX Chat mobile apps +
++ 04 Apr 2022 +
+ +Design of private instant notifications on Android and for push notifications for iOS.
+- SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat mobile apps for iOS and Android -
-- 08 Mar 2022 -
- -Brand new mobile apps with battle-tested Haskell core.
- -+ SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat mobile apps for iOS and Android +
++ 08 Mar 2022 +
+ +Brand new mobile apps with battle-tested Haskell core.
+- SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat public beta for iOS -
-- 14 Feb 2022 -
- -Our first prototype of mobile UI for iOS is available!
- -+ SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat public beta for iOS +
++ 14 Feb 2022 +
+ +Our first prototype of mobile UI for iOS is available!
+- SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat v1 -
-- 12 Jan 2022 -
- -Major protocol changes address all design mistakes identified during concept review by an independent expert.
- -+ SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat v1 +
++ 12 Jan 2022 +
+ +Major protocol changes address all design mistakes identified during concept review by an independent expert.
+- SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat v0.5 -
-- 08 Dec 2021 -
- -Support for long-term user addresses in terminal app.
- -+ SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat v0.5 +
++ 08 Dec 2021 +
+ +Support for long-term user addresses in terminal app.
+- SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat v0.4 -
-- 14 Sep 2021 -
- -Terminal app now supports groups and file transfers.
- -+ SimpleX announces SimpleX Chat v0.4 +
++ 14 Sep 2021 +
+ +Terminal app now supports groups and file transfers.
+- Announcing SimpleX Chat Prototype! -
-- 12 May 2021 -
- -Prototype chat app for the terminal (console).
- -+ Announcing SimpleX Chat Prototype! +
++ 12 May 2021 +
+ +Prototype chat app for the terminal (console).
+- Simplex Chat -
-- 22 Oct 2020 -
- -The prototype of SimpleX Messaging Server implementing SMP protocol.
- -+ Simplex Chat +
++ 22 Oct 2020 +
+ +The prototype of SimpleX Messaging Server implementing SMP protocol.
+SimpleX Directory
+Welcome to the selected users' communities that you can join via SimpleX Chat + app.
+SimpleX Directory is also available as a SimpleX chat bot.
+Read about how to add your community.
+"); +} + +function getSimplexLinkDescr(linkType) { + switch (linkType) { + case 'contact': return 'SimpleX contact address'; + case 'invitation': return 'SimpleX one-time invitation'; + case 'group': return 'SimpleX group link'; + case 'channel': return 'SimpleX channel link'; + case 'relay': return 'SimpleX relay link'; + default: return 'SimpleX link'; + } +} + +function viaHost(smpHosts) { + const first = smpHosts[0] ?? '?'; + return `via ${first}`; +} + +function isCurrentSite(uri) { + return uri.startsWith("https://simplex.chat") || uri.startsWith("https://www.simplex.chat") +} + +function targetBlank(uri) { + return isCurrentSite(uri) ? '' : ' target="_blank"' +} + +function platformSimplexUri(uri) { + if (isMobile.any()) return uri; + if (uri.startsWith('simplex:/g#')) { + const prefixLength = 'simplex:/g#'.length; + const fragment = uri.substring(prefixLength); + const queryIndex = fragment.indexOf('?'); + if (queryIndex === -1) return uri; + const hashPart = fragment.substring(0, queryIndex); + const queryStr = fragment.substring(queryIndex + 1); + const params = new URLSearchParams(queryStr); + const host = params.get('h'); + if (!host) return uri; + params.delete('h'); + let newFragment = hashPart; + const remainingParams = params.toString(); + if (remainingParams) newFragment += '?' + remainingParams; + return `https://${host}:/g#${newFragment}`; + } else if(uri.startsWith('simplex:/')) { + const prefixLength = 'simplex:/'.length; + return 'https://simplex.chat/' + uri.substring(prefixLength); + } else { + return uri; + } +} + +function renderMarkdown(fts) { + let html = ''; + for (const ft of fts) { + const { format, text } = ft; + if (!format) { + html += escapeHtml(text); + continue; + } + try { + switch (format.type) { + case 'bold': + html += `${escapeHtml(text)}`; + break; + case 'italic': + html += `${escapeHtml(text)}`; + break; + case 'strikeThrough': + html += `

