Offline-First Mobile App with Local Sync

[ferdinand-wood]

Description / 功能描述

A native mobile application for iOS and Android that mirrors a complete vault from a Bonds instance and allows full read-write access offline. Changes made on the phone sync back to the server when connectivity is restored.

Motivation / 动机

Mobile access is essential for real-world contact management:

• Quickly add notes or update contact details while traveling, in meetings, or on public transit
• Work reliably in areas with poor or no internet connectivity
• Same editing experience across web and mobile without friction

Current web-only design requires constant connectivity and isn't practical for mobile workflows.

Proposed Solution / 建议方案

native mobile app (iOS/Android) that:

• Offline-first: Entire vault is mirrored locally; app is fully functional without internet
• Bidirectional sync: Read and write offline; changes sync automatically when connection available
• Full feature parity: Contacts, notes, reminders, life events, tasks — same capabilities as web app
• Conflict resolution: Intelligently handles changes made on both device and web simultaneously
• Sync status: Displays last sync time, pending changes, and sync conflicts
• Data integrity: Maintains Monica data model compatibility for interoperability

Alternatives Considered / 备选方案

• PWA (web app): Limited offline functionality without true local mirroring
• Manual export/import (CSV/vCard): Tedious, not practical for frequent mobile updates
• CardDAV sync: Read-only for most phone contacts apps, doesn't cover notes/reminders/other Bonds features

Additional Context / 补充信息

Target: Individuals using self-hosted Bonds instances

• Priority: Nice-to-have enhancement for mobile-first workflows
• Should preserve Monica ecosystem compatibility

[naiba]

Good idea!

[pdschneider]

This would be awesome!