Knit

Knit

Reclaim Your Connection.

• Imagine a world where your messages flow freely, unburdened by traditional networks, central servers, or accounts.

• Knit makes this a reality, transforming your phone into a powerful, independent communication hub that thrives wherever you are.

How Knit Works

• The Power of Proximity: Knit connects your device directly with phones around you using Wi-Fi Aware and Bluetooth.

• Message Mesh: Your words "hop" from device to device, creating a dynamic mesh network that extends your communication far beyond your own range.

• Collective Reach: The more Knit users nearby, the further your messages travel, collectively building a resilient communication web.

• Seamless Operation: Runs efficiently in the background on Android 10+ devices.

Unrivaled Freedom & Privacy

• Total Independence: No internet, mobile data, or accounts required – ever.

• Absolute Privacy: All direct and group chats are end-to-end encrypted. Messages are sealed, unreadable by anyone but the intended recipients.

• Decentralized by Design: No central servers to monitor, shut down, or leak your precious data.

• Transparent & Trustworthy: Completely free from ads, tracking, or analytics. Built on open-source principles for maximum transparency.

Where Knit Shines

• Crowded Events: Stay connected at festivals, concerts, and venues where traditional signal often dies.

• Adventure & Travel: A reliable lifeline for flights, ships, camping, and remote backcountry explorations.

• Emergencies: Essential communication during power outages or when networks fail.

Rich Communication, Off-Grid

• Instant Messaging: Enjoy secure 1:1 and multi-member group chats.

• Public Broadcasts: A "Nearby" room to share messages with everyone in range.

• Multimedia Sharing: Share images (including GIFs), voice notes, and large files directly, phone-to-phone.

• Smart Features: Utilize quoted replies, emoji reactions, and @-mentions for engaging conversations.

• Persistent Delivery: "Store-and-forward" ensures messages wait and deliver when contacts return to range.

• Offline Sharing: Share the app itself or add contacts without an app store or internet.

• Modern Interface: Experience intuitive design with dark mode and dynamic colors.

Built for Safer Spaces

• On-Device Protection: Content filtering screens out abusive text and explicit images directly on your device — nothing is sent elsewhere.

• Empowered Control: Sensitive content is blurred by default, and blocking unwanted senders is just a tap away.

Empowering Options

• Long-Range Radio (Optional): Extend your reach for kilometers by pairing with a Meshtastic LoRa radio, maintaining full independence from networks.

• Internet Relays (Optional): For distant contacts, securely park sealed messages on a relay server until their device connects. This feature is off by default, fully transparent, and chosen by you.

• Essential Note: The local "Nearby" room is designed for unencrypted public broadcasts, ensuring effortless local communication without data upload.

Our Commitment

• Open & Free: Knit is free, open-source software (GNU GPL v3+). Explore its full source code and contribute at github.com/getknit/knit.

• Community-Powered: We believe in open development and are sustained by community tips, not sales or data harvesting. Support our mission at ko-fi.com/knit, liberapay.com/zaventh, or github.com/sponsors/getknit.

• Respect for Your Device: Permissions are requested only for core functionality, such as finding nearby devices, and never for tracking or unnecessary data collection.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to sign up for an account or have a SIM card to use Knit?

A: You do not need an account, a phone number, an internet connection, or even mobile data to use Knit. It is completely independent of traditional carrier networks and server-based setups, meaning you can start communicating instantly with those around you without sharing any personal information or setting up a profile.

Q: What kind of phone do I need to run Knit, and does it run in the background?

A: Knit is designed to work seamlessly in the background on devices running Android 10 or higher. This ensures that the app can continuously keep you connected and route messages for the network without you needing to keep the application actively open on your screen all the time.

Q: How secure are my conversations on Knit, and can other people in the mesh network read my private messages?

A: Your private conversations are incredibly secure because all direct and group chats on Knit are fully end-to-end encrypted. Even though your messages "hop" through other people's devices to reach their final destination, they are completely sealed and unreadable to anyone else along the way, ensuring that only you and the intended recipient can ever see them.

Version History

v2.6.0——16 Sep 2026

Experience secure off-grid messaging with Knit. No internet or data needed for this encrypted mesh network app. Private, peer-to-peer chats. Download the latest version of Knit to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*2.6.0

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*2.5.1

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*2.5.0

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!