Lume
Nostr for big screens. Multi-column, multi-account desktop client.
Overview
Lume is a cross-platform Nostr desktop client designed for power users who want to manage multiple accounts and custom feeds on larger screens. Built with Tauri for performance.
Key Features
Multi-Column Layout
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Lume │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌────────────┐ ┌────────────┐ ┌────────────┐ ┌────────────┐ │
│ │ Home Feed │ │ #bitcoin │ │ Mentions │ │ Account 2 │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ [note] │ │ [note] │ │ [mention] │ │ [note] │ │
│ │ [note] │ │ [note] │ │ [mention] │ │ [note] │ │
│ │ [note] │ │ [note] │ │ [mention] │ │ [note] │ │
│ │ [note] │ │ [note] │ │ [mention] │ │ [note] │ │
│ └────────────┘ └────────────┘ └────────────┘ └────────────┘ │
│ │
│ Multiple columns • Multiple accounts • Custom feeds │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Core Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Multi-account | Use multiple Nostr identities |
| Multi-column | Custom column layout |
| Custom feeds | Hashtags, groups, lists |
| Event caching | SQL-based local database |
| Custom relays | Full relay configuration |
| Discovery | Find groups and interests |
Performance
- Built with Tauri (Rust backend)
- Events cached in local database
- SQL queries for fast fetching
- Efficient memory usage
Platforms
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Windows | Available |
| macOS | Available |
| Linux | Available |
Use Cases
Power Users
- Monitor multiple topics simultaneously
- Manage multiple identities
- Create specialized feeds
- Track specific hashtags
Content Creators
- Watch engagement across accounts
- Monitor mentions
- Track hashtag performance
Comparison
| Feature | Lume | Damus | Amethyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop | iOS | Android |
| Multi-column | Yes | No | No |
| Multi-account | Yes | No | Limited |
| Custom feeds | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Local caching | SQL DB | Yes | Yes |
Links
- Website: lume.nu
- GitHub: luminous-devs/lume
See Also
- Nostr Protocol — The protocol
- Gossip — Desktop client
- Coop — Desktop messaging