Selene is a comprehensive peer-to-peer chat and file sharing application built on the Tor network. It enables secure, private communication and seamless file transfers between users, leveraging the anonymity and resilience of Tor.
Key Features:
- True peer-to-peer messaging: messages travel exclusively over the Tor network, never leaving Tor at any point
- End-to-end RSA encryption for messages, with selectable key lengths: 2048, 4096, or 8192 bits
- File sharing via ephemeral Tor hidden service HTTP servers: recipients access files directly using the provided onion address in Tor Browser or any Tor-enabled private window
- Request new Tor circuits and onion addresses for improved connectivity and privacy
- Configurable Tor ports for advanced users
- Contact export/import and rich messaging features including emojis and file transfers
- Advanced logging system and chat history management
- Password protection at startup for enhanced privacy
- Cross-platform: built with Qt Framework
Selene is designed for privacy advocates and secure communication enthusiasts, offering a robust suite of features for confidential, flexible, and user-friendly Tor-based messaging and file sharing.
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1.0.710 May 2026
Fixed:
- Contact Status Display: Fixed issue where connected contacts would incorrectly transition to offline status
1.0.626 Apr 2026
New Features:
- Open Data Directory: Added action to open user data folder in native file manager
- Symlink Creation: Create symlink from Flatpak sandbox data directory to any location in your home folder
Technical Updates:
- Updated OARS metadata: social-chat content ratings
1.0.511 Mar 2026
Added:
- Contact Groups: Added group field to contacts for better organization
- Enhanced Contact Filtering: New filter syntax #g [text] to search contacts by group
UI Improvements:
- Context Menu Fix: Fixed invisible menu items with proper light theme styling
- Header Area Optimization: Made chat header more compact with reduced spacing and margins
Technical Updates:
- Added xdg-download:ro filesystem permission to Flatpak manifest
- Added VCS browser URL to metainfo.xml
1.0.42 Mar 2026
Technical Updates:
- Upgraded KDE Flatpak runtime to version 6.10 for improved performance and compatibility
- Enhanced MistralAPI class with increased token limit for longer AI responses
Encryption Features Restored:
- Up to RSA 8192-bit encryption for messages
- AES-256 encryption for files
- End-to-end encryption fully operational
- Enhanced cryptographic security and key management