I think I can create multiplatform plugin for pidgin, which would be written in C and C++, which will help users stay in touch with other project members, even if browser is closed. Currently I am [writing simillar plugin](https://github.com/noisy/wykop-pidgin-plugin) for Polish site Wykop.pl ([screenshot of the plugin](http://i.imgur.com/gTkyO7n.png)).
To create something simmilar for Phabricator I need API for Conpherence, but AFAIK thre is [one already created](https://secure.phabricator.com/book/phabdev/class/ConduitAPI_conpherence_updatethread_Method/) :)
It would be great if someone could give me some feedback, whether this kind of plugin could be interesting for typical user of phabricator, or is it only my imagination :)