Skydas

Skydas is a decentralized private communication system built in Go. It combines encrypted direct messaging, owner-routed channels, resilient file transfer, peer file sharing, mailbox-based offline delivery, and relay-assisted connectivity — all on one shared backend with both a powerful terminal client and a polished Qt6 GUI.

Designed for real-world networks where direct connectivity isn't guaranteed.

Built for Real-World Connectivity

Skydas works where other decentralized tools struggle:

• Direct-first encrypted messaging with smart fallback
• Owner-routed channels with refresh and mailbox support
• Resilient file transfer — resumable, with mailbox staging
• Peer file sharing — browse and download from trusted contacts
• Mailbox delegation for true offline delivery
• Strong local diagnostics so you always know what's happening

Smart Delivery & Reachability

• DHT + mDNS discovery for local and internet peers
• Relay-assisted NAT traversal with detailed diagnostics
• Mailbox fallback for when peers are unreachable
• Persistent queues and automatic retries
• Live transfer progress with held-payload and recovery tools

Whether on the same LAN or across continents, Skydas keeps communication flowing.

Clean & Operator-Friendly

• Terminal-first TUI — fast, keyboard-driven, highly scriptable
• Modern Qt6 GUI with Aqua-style polish on macOS, clean dark/light themes, and simplified workflows
• Support Center — one hub for delivery, network, and transfer troubleshooting
• Rich diagnostics — NAT outcomes, mailbox state, channel refresh status, file timelines
• Service mode — ready for systemd relay or mailbox hosting

Simple, Transparent Configuration

• Human-readable config and policies
• Embedded SQLite for all local state
• No central servers or hidden cloud dependencies
• Full visibility into queues, retries, and delivery paths

Cross-Platform

• Native builds for Linux, macOS, and Windows
• Terminal, GUI, headless, and long-running service modes

Current Status

Skydas is under active development and already very usable as a private decentralized messenger. It is not positioned as a mass-market chat app, but as a serious, resilient, and inspectable communication platform for users who value privacy and operational transparency.

• Stable releases and nightly builds are available through the buildhost.
• The GUI is maturing rapidly with ongoing simplicity and polish passes.

Skydas is for people who want:

• real privacy without centralized services,
• reliable messaging even with flaky networks,
• strong diagnostics and control,
• and software that respects both security and usability.

Built with focus on practical decentralization and honest system behavior.