iamb ☆
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Description:
Matrix client for Vim addicts
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: matrix vim chat terminal messaging
Install: brew install iamb
About:
Iamb is a terminal-based Matrix client built specifically for Vim users, offering a modal editing interface for navigating and composing messages. It provides a highly efficient, keyboard-driven workflow that integrates seamlessly with the Vim ecosystem. This tool enables users to manage their Matrix communications without leaving their terminal environment.
Key Features:
  • Vim-inspired modal editing and keybindings
  • Terminal-based interface for low-resource environments
  • Support for Matrix features like E2EE and room management
  • Configuration via Vim-like config files
Use Cases:
  • Communicating on Matrix servers using a keyboard-centric workflow
  • Managing chat sessions within a terminal multiplexer like tmux
  • For users who prefer CLI tools over graphical applications
Alternatives:
  • Element – Element is a full-featured graphical client, whereas Iamb is a terminal-based client focused on Vim users.
  • WeeChat – WeeChat is an IRC client that can be extended for Matrix, but Iamb is a native Matrix client with a Vim-specific interface.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 10:02am 0 VERSION_BUMP 2d397472
Sep 14, 2024 5:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c6757d2
Aug 21, 2024 6:42am 0 VERSION_BUMP 77815058
May 21, 2024 12:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 797f446c
May 21, 2024 5:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP e1b31a8f
May 20, 2024 11:02am 0 NEW 298298df
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