Stefan Ceriu
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* Add a developer flag for the search tab Introduces a globalSearchEnabled user preference (off by default) with a toggle in Developer Options, used to gate the new search experience. * Support search role tabs in the tab coordinator Migrates the NavigationTabCoordinator to SwiftUI's value-based Tab API and adds an isSearch option so a tab can adopt the iOS 26 .search role, which detaches it into the trailing search button in the tab bar. * Moves room search to a new screen Adds a new screen that filters the alternate room summary provider as you type, shows an empty state, and lists matching rooms with their matrix identifier. Supports hardware keyboard selection (arrow keys to move through results, return to open) by reaching into the system search field. * Present search in a dedicated tab Adds the search tab to the chats flow on iOS 26 when the flag is enabled, rendered as the detached .search role button. The Cmd+K shortcut now selects this tab, and the home screen's inline search is hidden while the tab is available. * Remove the old global search screen The dedicated search tab replaces the Cmd+K floating window, so the GlobalSearchScreen, its window plumbing in the WindowManager, and its presentation in the chats flow are all removed.
Element X iOS
Element X iOS is the next-generation Matrix client provided by Element.
Compared to the previous-generation Element Classic, it is a total rewrite using the Matrix Rust SDK underneath and targeting devices running iOS 18+.
Rust SDK
Element X leverages the Matrix Rust SDK through an FFI layer exposed as a swift package that the final client can directly import and use. We're doing this as a way to share code between platforms, with Element X Android using the same SDK.
Status
This project is actively developed and supported. New users are recommended to use Element X instead of the previous-generation app.
Contributing
Please see our contribution guide.
Come chat with the community in the dedicated Matrix room.
Build instructions
Please refer to the setting up a development environment section from the contribution guide.
Support
When you are experiencing an issue on Element X iOS, please first search in GitHub issues and then in #element-x-ios:matrix.org. If after your research you still have a question, ask at #element-x-ios:matrix.org. Otherwise feel free to create a GitHub issue if you encounter a bug or a crash, by explaining clearly in detail what happened. You can also perform bug reporting (Rageshake) from the Element application by going to the application settings. This is especially recommended when you encounter a crash.
Forking
Please read our forking guide.
Copyright & License
Copyright (c) 2025 - 2026 Element Creations Ltd. Copyright (c) 2022 - 2025 New Vector Ltd.
This software is dual licensed by Element Creations Ltd (Element). It can be used either:
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(2) under the terms of a paid-for Element Commercial License agreement between you and Element (the terms of which may vary depending on what you and Element have agreed to).
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