Limit - Premium Bluesky Client for iOS

Limit - Bluesky Client for iOS

A modern, native iOS client for the Bluesky social network built with SwiftUI and the latest iOS technologies.

📱 Screenshots

Main timeline and lists with posts and interactions

User profile with posts and following

Save posts and links locally

✨ Features

• Modern Timeline: Infinite scrolling timeline with real-time updates
• Lists & Feeds Support: Browse your lists and custom feeds seamlessly
• Smart Caching: Intelligent post caching for offline reading
• Thread View: Full conversation threading support
• Profile Management: View and manage user profiles
• Favorites System: Save posts and URLs for later
• Dark Mode: Full dark mode support
• Native iOS Design: Built with SwiftUI following iOS design guidelines
• Bluesky Integration: Full AT Protocol support via ATProtocol library

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Xcode 15.0 or later
• iOS 17.0 or later
• macOS 14.0 or later (for development)
• Apple Developer Account (for device testing)

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/zdenekindra/limit.git
   cd limit
   

2. Open in Xcode

   open Limit.xcodeproj
   

3. Configure Bundle ID (Optional)
   • Open project settings in Xcode
   • Change Bundle Identifier to your own (e.g., com.yourname.limit)
   • Update Development Team in Signing & Capabilities
4. Build and Run
   • Select your target device or simulator
   • Press Cmd+R to build and run

First Run

1. Launch the app
2. Enter your Bluesky handle (e.g., @yourname.bsky.social)
3. Enter your App Password (not your main password)
4. Tap “Login” to start using the app

🛠️ Technology Stack

• SwiftUI: Modern declarative UI framework
• SwiftData: Local data persistence
• ATProtocol: Official Bluesky AT Protocol library
• KeychainSwift: Secure credential storage
• SDWebImage: Efficient image loading and caching

📁 Project Structure

Limit/
├── Views/                 # SwiftUI views
│   ├── Timeline/         # Timeline-related views
│   ├── PostUI/           # Post display components
│   ├── ActorUI/          # Profile and user views
│   └── TabUI/            # Tab bar views
├── Model/                # Data models
├── Network/              # Network layer and API client
├── Utils/                # Utilities and helpers
├── DesignSystem/         # Colors and design tokens
└── Assets.xcassets/      # App icons and images

🔧 Configuration

Bundle ID

The app uses a default bundle identifier. For personal use, update it in Xcode:

• Target → General → Identity → Bundle Identifier
• Recommended: com.yourname.limit

Development Team

For testing on physical devices:

• Target → Signing & Capabilities → Development Team
• Select your Apple Developer account

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details.

Development Setup

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Bluesky for the amazing social platform
• ATProtocol for the open protocol
• SwiftUI community for inspiration

📞 Support

Having issues or questions? We’re here to help!

🐛 Bug Reports & Feature Requests

• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/P24L/Limit/issues
• New Issue: Create Issue

📋 Before Reporting Issues

Please check if your issue already exists in open issues.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: App crashes on startup
A: Try restarting your device and updating to the latest iOS version.

Q: Can’t login to Bluesky
A: Make sure you’re using an App Password from Bluesky settings, not your main account password.

Q: Lists or feeds not loading
A: Check your internet connection and try refreshing the timeline.

Q: Images not displaying
A: This might be a temporary network issue. Try refreshing or switching networks.

📱 When Reporting Bugs

Please include:

• Device model (e.g., iPhone 15)
• iOS version (e.g., iOS 17.5)
• App version (found in Settings)
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Screenshots if applicable

🔄 Version History

• v1.1.0 - Lists & Feeds Support
  • Browse user-created lists and custom feeds
  • Unified timeline picker for Timeline/Lists/Feeds
  • Position management for lists and feeds
  • Seamless content switching
• v1.0.0 - Initial release
  • Basic timeline functionality
  • User authentication
  • Post interactions
  • Profile management

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Note: This is an unofficial Bluesky client. Bluesky and AT Protocol are trademarks of their respective owners.

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