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iamb.chat·Infrastructure

iamb is an open-source, terminal-based Matrix client designed for users who prefer Vim-style navigation. It supports E2EE, image previews, notifications, and advanced room management, catering to developers and power users.

Open SourceApache-2.0
CLISelf-hosted
I
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⭐1.2k
stars
🍴105
forks
✓7
features
📅2021
since

Overview

7 features

Introduction sits in PulseGate's CLI tools & terminal category. It focuses on enabling power users to access Matrix chat via a terminal interface with Vim-like controls. It is built as an open-source project for developers and advanced users preferring terminal chat clients. Introduction is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. It runs on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by iamb Maintainers, and the product first shipped in 2021. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 1.2k stars and 5 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include matrix chat client, vim keybindings, and E2EE support.

  • ✓Matrix chat client
  • ✓Vim keybindings
  • ✓E2EE support
  • ✓Image previews
  • ✓Notifications
  • ✓Multi-profile support
  • ✓Room management

Tags

matrix-clientvim-keybindingsterminal-chate2ee-supportmulti-profile

AI capabilities

Weights: Open

Built with & integrations

Runs on
CLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

LicenseApache-2.0
Verified signals
✓ HTTPS✓ Open Source✓ Free tier✓ GitHub · ★ 1.2k✓ Active maintenance

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

  1. IndexedJun 17, 1:16 PM

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Frequently asked questions about Introduction

What does Introduction do?
Introduction focuses on enabling power users to access Matrix chat via a terminal interface with Vim-like controls. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is Introduction for?
Introduction is an open-source project built for developers and advanced users preferring terminal chat clients.
Is Introduction free?
Yes — Introduction is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Introduction run on?
Introduction runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Introduction still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness checks currently classify Introduction as active. The GitHub repository shows 5 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to Introduction?
Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include matrix-commander, matty, and iamtrans.matrix-commandermattyiamtrans
Who makes Introduction?
Introduction is developed by iamb Maintainers.
When did Introduction launch?
Introduction first shipped in 2021.

At a glance

Pricing
Open Source
Platforms
Cli
Languages
English
Open source
Yes · ★ 1.2k
License
Apache-2.0
First seen
Mar 5, 2024
Activity
🟢 Active
Status
🟢 Active
Built for
Developers and advanced users preferring terminal chat clients
Model
Open source
Solves
Enabling power users to access Matrix chat via a terminal interface with Vim-like controls.

Developer

iamb Maintainers
Community-driven
↗ GitHub

Open source

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⭐ Stars
1,228
🍴 Forks
105
Open issues
213
Last commit
3mo ago
Commits 90d
5
Contributors
54
Authorship
Community-driven
Default branch
main
Latest release
v0.0.11 · 6mo ago

Live coverage

Confidence
High · 96
Indexed
Jun 17, 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
Activity
Active
First seen
Mar 2024
Last seen
1mo ago
Identity audit (9)
Entity ID
cmqi3ic1500lw2ao1283xrn15
Slug
introduction-iamb-documentation-iamb-chat
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state
Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
Jun 17, 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Canonical URL
https://iamb.chat/

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