Room 237

Warning

Disclamier: Project is provided "as is" without any warranty. Use at your own risk. This was a one-weekend project, so expect bugs and issues. It is recommended to keep a backup of your photos before using this app.

Features

• Lockscreen: Need to leave your laptop for a second? Lock your gallery with a single click of "L" and unlock with "U"
• Layouts: Use classic grid, fancy masonry or Apple-Photos-like layout
• Lightweight: Built with Tauri, not Electron
• Feels native: Select multiple photos to drag around, move them between albums, use hotkeys
• Open Source: Free and open source, GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
• Auto-Lock: Automatically locks the gallery after a period of inactivity
• Decoy Gallery: Left-click the "Open" button or unlock with Meta+U to show a decoy gallery if you are under pressure from someone
• Alt+Tab Privacy: No photos visible when you alt-tab away from the app

Usage recommendations

To ensure the best privacy and performance, follow these recommendations:

MacOS:

1. Create an encrypted disk image on your primary drive (Create a secure disk image)
2. Use it (or any subdirectory on it) as a root for Room 237

Windows:

1. Do not use BitLocker, PLEASE. It is insecure
2. Use VeraCrypt to create an encrypted container
3. Use it (or any subdirectory on it) as a root for Room 237

Linux:

1. Use VeraCrypt to create an encrypted container
2. Use it (or any subdirectory on it) as a root for Room 237

Privacy Policy

I don't collect anything. App works completely offline. Check the code, believe it or not - I don't really care.