IcySky

IcySky 🧊✨

A modern, beautiful Bluesky client for iOS built with SwiftUI and the latest iOS 26 SDK features.

🌟 About

IcySky (formerly known as GlowSky, RetroSky) is a native iOS client for Bluesky, the decentralized social network built on the AT Protocol. This project showcases modern iOS development practices with a focus on beautiful, fluid UI powered by the latest SwiftUI capabilities.

✨ Features

• Liquid Glass UI: Leverages iOS 26's new Liquid Glass effects for a stunning, modern interface
• Native Performance: Built entirely in SwiftUI for smooth, responsive interactions
• Modular Architecture: Clean separation between UI and business logic using Swift Package Manager
• AT Protocol Integration: Full support for Bluesky's decentralized social features
• Secure Authentication: Login with app passwords, stored securely in iOS Keychain

🚧 Current Status

This is an early-stage project focused on establishing a solid foundation and exploring innovative UI designs. Currently implemented:

• ✅ Secure authentication with app passwords
• ✅ Feed browsing and exploration
• ✅ Beautiful, custom-designed UI components
• ✅ Modular package architecture
• 🏗️ Post composition (in progress)
• 🏗️ Profile viewing (in progress)
• 🏗️ Notifications (in progress)

📱 Screenshots

🛠️ Technical Details

Requirements

• iOS 26.0+
• Xcode 26.0+ with iOS 26 SDK
• Swift 6.2+

Architecture

IcySky follows a modular architecture with two main Swift packages:

• Features Package: All UI components and views
  • AuthUI, FeedUI, PostUI, ProfileUI, etc.
  • Custom DesignSystem with reusable components
• Model Package: Core business logic and data
  • Network layer (AT Protocol client)
  • Data models and state management
  • Authentication and user management

Key Technologies

• SwiftUI with iOS 26's Liquid Glass effects
• Swift Observation framework for state management
• AT Protocol via ATProtoKit
• Async/Await for modern concurrency
• KeychainSwift for secure credential storage

🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Dimillian/IcySky.git
   

2. Open in Xcode:

   cd IcySky
   open IcySky.xcodeproj
   

3. Build and run on an iOS 26 simulator or device

Development

The project uses a no-ViewModel approach, embracing SwiftUI's native patterns:

• Views as pure state expressions
• Environment-based dependency injection
• Local state management with enums
• Service classes for business logic

For detailed development guidelines, see CLAUDE.md.

🤝 Contributing

While this is currently a personal exploration project, feedback and ideas are welcome! Feel free to:

• Open issues for bugs or feature requests
• Share UI/UX suggestions
• Discuss architectural improvements

📄 License

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

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Built with ATProtoKit for AT Protocol support
• Inspired by the Bluesky community and the vision of decentralized social networking

IcySky is an independent project and is not affiliated with Bluesky PBLLC.