Fluffychat

Abstract

1. Introduction

FluffyChat is an open source, nonprofit and cute [matrix] client written in Flutter. The goal of the app is to create an easy to use instant messenger which is open source and accessible for everyone.

2. Objective

The cutest instant messenger in the [matrix]

This project demonstrates how Dart, Flutter can be applied to a real-world Mobile App Development problem.

3. Key Features / Modules

• Send all kinds of messages, images and files
• Video calls with Matrix RTC
• Voice messages
• Location sharing
• Push notifications
• Unlimited private and public group chats
• Public channels with thousands of participants
• Feature rich group moderation including all matrix features
• Discover and join public groups
• Material You design

4. Technology Stack

• Build with one of these:

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Flutter SDK
• Android Studio or VS Code with Flutter plugin
• Android / iOS device or emulator
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/krille-chan/fluffychat.git
cd fluffychat

1. Build with one of these:

sudo apt install libjsoncpp1 libsecret-1-dev libsecret-1-0 librhash0 libwebkit2gtk-4.0-dev lld

flutter build linux --release
flutter build windows --release
flutter build macos --release

./scripts/prepare_integration_test.sh

flutter test integration_test/mobile_test.dart

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Add offline support with local caching
• Publish an internal test build on the Play Store

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which framework is used and why (native vs cross-platform)?
2. How is app state managed across screens?
3. Where is the data stored — locally, Firebase or a REST backend?
4. How are permissions (camera, location, storage) handled?
5. How would you publish this app to the Play Store / App Store?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by krille-chan and published on GitHub under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.