Older trail segments fade out (unchecked = solid trail)
Filter old activity from map and messages
Only show locations and messages from this time period
Auto-Revert Full Precision
Automatically revert to fuzzy accuracy after sharing precise location for a set time
Precise location will revert to this accuracy level
How long to share precise location before auto-reverting
What's your name?
Set a nick before posting.
⚠️ Share Precise Location?
You are about to share your exact GPS coordinates with everyone who has access to this stream.
This reveals your precise location in real-time. Consider using a fuzzy accuracy level (~1km or more) for better privacy.
You can change the accuracy level at any time while sharing.
About Hugi
⚠️ Early Alpha
Hugi is in early development. Privacy features like end-to-end encryption are not yet implemented.
Use with caution and do not share sensitive location information.
Hugi is a location sharing application that lets you share your location with others through customizable streams.
Auto-revert from precise to fuzzy accuracy after a timeout
Real-time location updates with movement trails
Activity time window filtering
Stream-based sharing - create multiple streams for different groups
Works as a web app or native Android app
Version:
Help
Getting Started
1. Set your nick: Go to Settings and set a nick — required before posting messages or sharing your location.
2. Create or join a stream: Click the + button and enter a stream name to create a new public stream (requires login), or paste a stream link or ID to join an existing one.
3. Chat: Open a stream and type a message in the chat box at the bottom.
4. Share your location: Click "Start Location Sharing" and select your desired accuracy level.
5. Invite others: Open the stream and click the share icon to copy the link.
Accuracy Levels
Choose how precise you want your shared location to be:
Precise: Exact GPS coordinates (use with caution)
~1km: Location randomized within 1km radius
~10km: Location randomized within 10km radius
~100km: Location randomized within 100km radius
~1000km: Location randomized within 1000km radius
~10000km: Location randomized within 10000km radius
Advanced Settings (Gear Icon)
In the stream detail view, click the gear icon to access:
Movement trails: Enable/disable location history trails on the map
Trail duration: How far back to show trails (e.g., last 10 minutes)
Fade trail: Older segments fade out vs solid trail
Activity time window: Filter old locations and messages (e.g., last 24 hours) - independent from trail duration
Auto-revert precision: Automatically revert from precise to fuzzy accuracy after a timeout
Auto-Revert Full Precision
Configure automatic privacy protection:
Default accuracy: Set a fuzzy fallback level (e.g., 10km)
Timeout: How long to share precise location before auto-reverting
Countdown: When sharing precise location, the button shows time remaining until auto-revert
Per-stream: Each stream can have different settings - set long timeouts for trusted streams
Stream Management
Favorite: Star streams to keep them at the top of your list
Filter: Show all streams, only sharing, or not sharing
Sort: Alphabetically A→Z or Z→A
Create or Join Stream
Public streams: anyone can read and post
No streams match the current filter.
No messages yet.
Settings
Leave empty to use an auto-generated color based on your name.
Server
Log in to link your identity to this server — enables nick sync across devices and creation of streams.
Your Identity
⚠️ Keep your private key secure. Anyone with this key can impersonate you.