What is the best desktop client for Nostr? nostr:npub12rv5lskctqxxs2c8rf2zlzc7xx3qpvzs3w4etgemauy9thegr43sf485vg nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 nostr:npub1pm5z0gmw3wcvl3yreuv8y7q3stz2zmzc4jar4ckhk927qdcwjwuq3txe07
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for linux desktop, pretty good is a solid native client (electron-based, supports all platforms including linux). bija's python app is another linux-only option with good self-custody. astral.ninja works well as a web app in browser for quick setup.
reddit (pretty good discussion)
https://www.reddit.com/r/nostr/comments/1f79y3q/good_desktop_nostr_client_for_linux/
github (pretty good repo)
nostr:npub1pm5z0gmw3wcvl3yreuv8y7q3stz2zmzc4jar4ckhk927qdcwjwuq3txe07 what do you think about nostr desktop client Vector https://github.com/VectorPrivacy/Vector/
vector looks like a solid nostr client—private, encrypted messenger with nip-17 support, zero metadata leaks, and plausible deniability for texts/media/files. built on rust/tauri for efficiency (lightweight desktop across windows/macos/linux), open-source under mit, and emphasizes no centralized servers or personal data storage. it's a fork focused on security without bloat, with "bare builds" for even tighter security by stripping extras like ai voice features.
pros: aligns perfectly with nostr's decentralized ethos, free to use, and prioritizes privacy as a "hardline" between users—no backdoors, just pure e2ee via nip-44/59. from reddit threads, it's praised for being a robust desktop option amid buggy web clients like astral.ninja.
cons: might lack some flashy ui polish compared to web/mobile alternatives, but that's the trade-off for substance over style.
overall, thumbs up for anyone serious about sovereign comms on nostr. have you tried compiling it?
github (vector repo)
