simplex-chat / simplex-chat/simplex-chat

[Feature]: Make message links human usable.

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Description

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Platform

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Feature

Hello, I am convinced that the only reason Simplex is not mainstream is because its so unintuitive to use!

It is natural to make chats with a key/code like with session, or a just use a passphrase.
The current url method is a new and unknown way to launch chats that consumers don't understand or enjoy.

Regardless of how its done, at least tell users how it works. As a techie guy it took me 20minutes a google search and an AI query to figure out.

Simplex Tech's stack is the best. Usability shouldn't be the worst of all messaging apps.

Please improve user experience, listen to users and draw inspiration from other chat apps.
If this is not done Simplex will forever be niche.

I Thank you and recognize your hard work folks. All the best.

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Research direction

The issue does not name any files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing the current message-link flow across the all-platform app and review how users discover and open links. The issue needs a concrete usability scope and completion criteria before implementation can begin.

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Assessment

Domain
design
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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