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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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 10:02am		0	VERSION_BUMP	2d397472
Sep 14, 2024 5:55am		0	VERSION_BUMP	7c6757d2