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    BeeBEEP (Free Office Messenger)

    BeeBEEP (Free Office Messenger)

    You can message and share files inside your intranet without a server.

    BeeBEEP is a secure (encryption based on Rijndael Algorithm, AES) peer to peer office messenger. You can talk and send files with all your colleagues inside a local area network such of an office, home or internet cafe without a server. BeeBEEP works also with VPNs. This serverless application is indispensable in all those places where privacy and security an essential requirement. For more info visit: https://www.beebeep.net
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    Downloads: 2,126 This Week
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    DC++

    DC++

    A Windows client for the Direct Connect networks

    DC++ is an open source Windows client for the Direct Connect file sharing network. The DC network is a decentralized network, made up of individual servers (hubs) that users join to share files with other members on that hub. Each hub is individually run by a fellow user of the DC network, and may have certain themes to the content on the hub. Hub owners set up rules to regulate their hub as they see fit.
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    Downloads: 978 This Week
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    Pidgin IM

    Pidgin IM

    A universal instant messaging (IM) program

    See https://pidgin.im/about/ for more information. Pidgin is an instant messaging program which lets you log in to accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. It runs on Windows, Linux, and other UNIX operating systems. Pidgin is compatible with the following chat networks out of the box: AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, Jabber/XMPP, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, MXit, Novell GroupWise Messenger, Lotus Sametime, SILC, SIMPLE, MySpaceIM, and Zephyr. It is written in C and makes heavy use of GLib and GTK+. Finch is a command line instant messaging program. It also lets you log in to accounts on multiple chat network simultaneously, and it is compatible with the same chat networks as Pidgin. It is written in C and makes heavy use of GLib and ncurses.
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    Downloads: 5,011 This Week
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    gSOAP Toolkit

    gSOAP Toolkit

    Development toolkit for Web Services and XML data bindings for C & C++

    The gSOAP toolkit is an extensive suite of portable C and C++ software to develop XML Web services with powerful type-safe XML data bindings. Easy-to-use code-generator tools allow you to directly integrate XML data in C and C++. Serializes native application data in XML. Includes WSDL/XSD schema binding and auto-coding tools, stub/skeleton compiler, Web server integration with Apache module and IIS extension, high-performance XML processing with schema validation, fast MIME/MTOM streaming, SOAP and REST Web API development, WS-* protocols (WS-Security, WS-Policy, WS-ReliableMessaging, etc), XML-RPC and JSON. Licensed under GPLv2. Visit the developer center with guides, tutorials, and examples at www.genivia.com/dev.html The documentation of the toolkit, libraries, plugins and more is available at www.genivia.com/docs.html Commercial-use licenses and expert technical support services are available at competitive pricing levels, please visit www.genivia.com/products.html
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    Downloads: 679 This Week
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    Abaddon

    Abaddon

    An alternative Discord client with voice support made with C++ and GTK

    Alternative Discord client made in C++ with GTK. Abaddon tries its best (though is not perfect) to make Discord think it's a legitimate web client. Some of the things done to do this include: using a browser user agent, sending the same IDENTIFY message that the official web client does, using API v9 endpoints in all cases, and not using endpoints the web client does not normally use. There are still a few smaller inconsistencies, however. For example the web client sends lots of telemetry via the /science endpoint (uBlock origin stops this) as well as in the headers of all requests. Discord likes disabling accounts/forcing them to reset their passwords if they think the user is a spam bot or potentially had their account compromised. While the official client still often gets users caught in the spam filter, third party clients tend to upset the spam filter more often. If you get caught by it, you can usually appeal it and get it restored.
    Downloads: 134 This Week
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    ArmCord

    ArmCord

    ArmCord is a custom client designed to enhance your Discord experience

    ArmCord is a custom client designed to enhance your Discord experience while keeping everything lightweight. ArmCord is built as a standalone client and doesn't rely on the original Discord client in any way. Enjoy Vencord, Shelter and their many features, or have a more vanilla experience, it's your choice! ArmCord natively supports theming of the entire app, you can easily import BetterDiscord themes and manage them. ArmCord automatically blocks all of Discord's trackers; even without any client mods, you can feel safe and secure! Unlike other clients, ArmCord supports rich presence (game activity) out of the box thanks to arRPC. ArmCord has experimental mobile support for phones running Linux such as the PinePhone. While this is still far from an ideal solution, we're slowly trying to improve it. ArmCord is using a newer build of Electron than the stock Discord app. This means you can have a much more stable and secure experience, along with slightly better performance.
    Downloads: 93 This Week
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    LAN Messenger

    LAN Messenger

    An intranet chat application that does not require a server.

    LAN Messenger is a p2p chat application for intranet communication and does not require a server. A variety of handy features are supported including notifications, personal and group messaging with encryption, file transfer and message logging.
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    Downloads: 445 This Week
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    Psi

    Psi

    Psi IM — Qt-based XMPP client

    Psi is cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. There are builds available for MS Windows, GNU/Linux and macOS.
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    Downloads: 344 This Week
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    FetLife for Android

    FetLife for Android

    The FetLife App on Android

    This is the FetLife open source application made for Android. FetLife is the app for Kinksters who want to chat with fellow Kinksters, find out where the nearest FetLife events are happening, view other members’ profiles, and many other kinky things. With FetLife on Android, it’s easier than ever to access all the things you love about FetLife. Get notified on your Android phone so you stay on top of conversations and discussions, and discover the latest events on the app’s map. Want to be discreet? No problem, as the FetLife app comes with discreet mode so you can use the app freely without worries.
    Downloads: 56 This Week
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    Picsart Enterprise Background Removal API for Stunning eCommerce Visuals

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    Psi+

    Psi+

    Psi+ Project — development branch of Psi XMPP client

    Psi is a cross-platform powerful XMPP client designed for experienced users. Psi+ is a development branch of Psi XMPP client. Project purpose: collection, refinement and writing new patches for transfer them to Psi upstream developers.
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    Downloads: 421 This Week
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    Telegram Desktop

    Telegram Desktop

    Telegram Desktop messaging app

    Telegram Desktop is the official C++/Qt-based cross-platform client for Telegram, implementing the full Telegram API and MTProto protocol for secure messaging, voice/video calls, file sharing, and chat features. It provides message sync across devices, supports themes, stickers, bots, and is actively maintained.
    Downloads: 51 This Week
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    Ares Galaxy

    Ares Galaxy

    A free peer-to-peer (P2P) BitTorrent file sharing client

    Ares Galaxy is a free, open source BitTorrent and chat program that uses its own decentralized supernode/leaf network. Ares Galaxy has a simple, quick access interface with a built in audio/video viewer. Ares allows you to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents, etc. You may now easily publish your files through the Ares’ peer-to-peer (P2P) network. As a member of the virtual community, you can search and download just about any file shared by other users. The latest versions also support the BitTorrent protocol and Shoutcast radio stations.
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    Downloads: 1,013 This Week
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    DiscordBotClient

    DiscordBotClient

    A patched version of discord, with bot login support

    A patched version of Discord, with bot login support. Discord Bot Client allows you to use your bot, just like any other user account, except for Friends and Groups.
    Downloads: 37 This Week
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    Mumble

    Mumble

    Mumble is an open-source, low-latency, high quality voice chat

    Mumble is an open-source, low-latency, high-quality voice chat software. There are two modules in Mumble; the client (mumble) and the server (murmur). The client works on Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and macOS, while the server should work on anything Qt can be installed on. Low-latency and high-quality voice-chat program written on top of Qt and Opus. Administrators appreciate Mumble for being able to self-host and have control over data security and privacy. Some make use of the extensive permission system for complex scenarios (for example separating two groups but leaders being able to talk to both). Some love to provide their users with additional functionality with scripts making use of server APIs, or host music bots and the like that connect to the server. Those that have an existing user database often make use of authenticators to allow authenticating with existing account login data.
    Downloads: 37 This Week
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    Miranda IM

    Miranda IM

    A smaller, faster, and easier IM client

    Miranda IM is an open source, multi-protocol instant messaging client designed to be very light on system resources, extremely fast and customizable. A powerful plugin-based architecture make Miranda IM one of the most flexible clients on the planet.
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    Downloads: 260 This Week
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    Mumble

    Mumble

    Low-latency, high quality voice chat for gamers

    Mumble is an open source, low-latency, high quality voice chat software primarily intended for use while gaming. It includes game linking, so voice from other players comes from the direction of their characters, and has echo cancellation so the sound from your loudspeakers won't be audible to other players.
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    Downloads: 150 This Week
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    Mattermost Desktop

    Mattermost Desktop

    Mattermost Desktop application for Windows, Mac and Linux

    Mattermost Desktop is a native desktop application for Mattermost, a workplace messaging alternative to Slack. Mattermost Desktop is developed using Electron and runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.
    Downloads: 29 This Week
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    GoofCord

    GoofCord

    Take control of your Discord experience with GoofCord

    Take control of your Discord experience with GoofCord, the highly configurable and privacy-focused Discord client. Privacy first: GoofCord blocks all tracking and uses multiple techniques to improve your privacy and security. Tailor your client to your liking with GoofCord's plethora of configuration options. Enjoy a smooth and lag-free chatting experience with GoofCord's superior speed and responsiveness. GoofCord is built as a standalone client and doesn't rely on the original Discord client in any way. GoofCord supports other client mods such as Vencord or Shelter which allows you to use plugins and themes.
    Downloads: 27 This Week
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    SimpleX

    SimpleX

    The first messaging platform operating without user identifiers

    Other apps have user IDs: Signal, Matrix, Session, Briar, Jami, Cwtch, etc. SimpleX does not, not even random numbers. This radically improves your privacy. The video shows how you connect to your friend via their 1-time QR-code, in person or via a video link. You can also connect by sharing an invitation link. Temporary anonymous pairwise identifiers SimpleX uses temporary anonymous pairwise addresses and credentials for each user contact or group member. It allows to deliver messages without user profile identifiers, providing better meta-data privacy than alternatives. Many communication platforms are vulnerable to MITM attacks by servers or network providers. To prevent it SimpleX apps pass one-time keys out-of-band when you share an address as a link or a QR code. Double-ratchet protocol. OTR messaging with perfect forward secrecy and break-in recovery. NaCL cryptobox in each queue to prevent traffic correlation between message queues if TLS is compromised.
    Downloads: 25 This Week
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    whatsapp-web.js

    whatsapp-web.js

    WhatsApp library for NodeJS that connects through the browser app

    A WhatsApp client library for NodeJS that connects through the WhatsApp Web browser app. Programmatically control WhatsApp whether you're running user or business accounts. It uses Puppeteer to run a real instance of Whatsapp Web to avoid getting blocked. Programmatically control WhatsApp whether you're running user or business accounts. Whatsapp-web.js connects to an official version of WhatsApp Web under the hood, reducing ban risks. The object-oriented approach makes it easy to get running quickly. Since whatsapp-web.js works by running WhatsApp Web in the background and automating its interaction, you'll need to authorize the client by scanning a QR code from WhatsApp on your phone. After scanning this QR code, the client should be authorized and you should see a Client is ready! message being printed out.
    Downloads: 25 This Week
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    ApexDC++

    ApexDC++

    The pinnacle of file-sharing and chat - an innovative DC client!

    ApexDC™ is an innovative Direct Connect client based on the DC++ and StrongDC++ projects. Direct Connect provides a rare blend of seamless file sharing and community based chat and messaging between users. ApexDC features plugins and scripting through Lua and much more. Both operators and users alike should find it a pleasant experience. Note: as of May 28th 2016 ApexDC is now primarily distributed as two separate installers one targetting 32bit and the other 64bit operating systems. Additionally XP compatible binaries are now only offered as a separate download from the files section.
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    Downloads: 106 This Week
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    Rocket.Chat Community Version

    Rocket.Chat Community Version

    The Leading Open Source Communication Hub | Community Version

    Own your Communication with the all-in-one platform made for customer support and team collaboration. Lead with the open-source power: data security and flexibility at your hands. *NOTE: This is our Community Version product page. To know more about all of the possibilities within Rocket.Chat, check our Enterprise product page https://sourceforge.net/software/product/Rocket.Chat/ Rocket.Chat is a reliable communication platform for high-private team chatting and collaboration. Highly scalable, our solution increases business efficiency by bringing messages, video calls, file sharing and all team communication into one place. +10M users trust Rocket.Chat to obtain: - The best cost-benefit enterprise communication platform - A remote-first platform for team collaboration - Data-privacy ensured (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, you name it) - Seamless adaptation for all kinds of
    Downloads: 23 This Week
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    Caprine

    Caprine

    Elegant Facebook Messenger desktop app

    Caprine is an unofficial and privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app with many useful features. Caprine is feature complete. However, we welcome contributions for improvements and bug fixes. Dark theme, Vibrant theme, privacy-focused, keyboard shortcuts, menu bar mode, work chat support, code blocks, touch bar support, and custom styles. macOS 10.10+, Linux, and Windows 7+ are supported (64-bit only). For taskbar notification badges to work on Windows 10, you'll need to enable them in Taskbar Settings. Convert your messenger to a dark theme. Ability to toggle last seen/typing indicators. Interface adapts to smaller sizes. In-house notifications to keep you up to date. Caprine is a third-party app and is not affiliated with Facebook. You can toggle dark mode in the View menu or with Command d / Control d.
    Downloads: 21 This Week
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    Tox

    Tox

    A New Kind of Instant Messaging

    Tox is a peer to peer (serverless) instant messenger that focuses on security and privacy. In today's world where digital surveillance is rampant, Tox offers users a communication software alternative that's free from prying eyes and ears, and is, quite literally free and without advertising. Tox comes with all the great features you'd expect from an instant messenger application, including voice calls, video calls, file sharing and screen sharing. Everything done on Tox is encrypted using open-source libraries so you can be assured of completely private conversations. It also has no central servers that can be raided, shut down, or forced to turn over data. There are no corporate interests, no hidden agendas-- just simple, secure and easy to use messaging.
    Downloads: 21 This Week
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    Dorion

    Dorion

    Tiny alternative Discord client with a smaller footprint and support

    Dorion is an alternative Discord client aimed and lower-spec or storage-sensitive PCs that supports themes, plugins, and more! Built with Rust on top of the Tauri library, Dorion uses your systems integrated Webview implementation. This means Dorion has a tiny installation size (~10mb) and works portably on Windows 11 and newer versions of Windows 10. Don't worry, you can still use it on Windows 7 too!
    Downloads: 20 This Week
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