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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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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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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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DiscordChatExporter
Saves Discord chat logs to a file
DiscordChatExporter is a cross-platform utility that allows users to export Discord chat histories into structured files for archival, analysis, or backup purposes. The tool connects to Discord accounts and retrieves message history from servers, channels, or direct messages, then converts the data into formats such as HTML or JSON. It is designed to preserve message structure, timestamps, attachments, and formatting so exported conversations remain easy to navigate and review. The project is widely used for moderation audits, research, community archiving, and personal record keeping. With both command-line and GUI usage patterns available through the ecosystem, it supports automation as well as manual workflows. Overall, DiscordChatExporter provides a reliable way to extract and preserve Discord communications outside the platform. -
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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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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. Previously is was a sort of fork but now just consider it as a space for nightly builds. -
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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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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. -
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Fluxer
A free and open source instant messaging and VoIP platform
Fluxer is a free and open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform designed to provide communities, friend groups, and teams with a self-hostable communication alternative. The project combines real-time chat, voice calling, and community features into a unified system that can be deployed independently rather than relying on centralized proprietary services. It is built with a modern TypeScript stack and focuses on delivering a clean user experience alongside flexible infrastructure options for developers who want control over their communication environment. Fluxer supports typical messaging workflows while also aiming to provide extensibility for plugins and future integrations. Because it is open source, users can inspect, modify, and host their own instance, aligning with privacy-focused and decentralized communication trends. -
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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. -
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Asterisk GUI client, VICIdial
VICIdial Contact Center Suite
This software suite is designed to extend the functionality of the Asterisk PBX through platform-independant web-client applications. Includes the VICIdial inbound/outbound contact center application. The suite is scalable across multiple Asterisk servers. -
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Undiscord
Delete all messages in a Discord server
Undiscord is a browser-based script and tool designed to mass-delete messages from Discord accounts, providing users with a way to clean up their message history in bulk. It operates by interacting with Discord’s web interface and APIs, automating the deletion process that would otherwise require manual removal of each message. The tool is typically executed through the browser console, making it accessible without requiring installation of standalone software. It allows users to filter messages based on criteria such as date, channel, or content, enabling more targeted cleanup operations. undiscord also includes rate limiting and delay mechanisms to reduce the risk of triggering platform restrictions during large deletion tasks. It is commonly used for privacy management, account cleanup, or removing outdated content. -
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EiskaltDC++
Program for filesharing using Direct Connect and ADC protocols
EiskaltDC++ is a cross-platform program that uses the Direct Connect and ADC protocols. It is compatible with DC++, FlylinkDC++, LinuxDC++ and other DC clients. EiskaltDC++ also interoperates with all common DC hub software. -
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Official Android SDK for Stream Chat
Android Chat SDK ➜ Stream Chat API. UI component libraries for chat
This is the official Android SDK for Stream Chat, a service for building chat and messaging applications. This library includes both a low-level chat SDK and a set of reusable UI components. Most users start with the UI components and fall back to the lower-level API when they want to customize things. We're proud to say that we're the first Android Chat SDK that supports Jetpack Compose! We released our Compose UI Components one day after the official Jetpack Compose 1.0 release and our team members have been working hard on it since then. Now it's mature and stable enough for us to officially recommend it for all new applications and all modern chat implementations. If you're looking for something highly customizable and extremely performant, check out our Compose SDK. -
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phpMyChat
Standalone chat system developed in php, mysql and javascript
phpMyChat-Plus is an easy-to-install, easy-to-use multi-room PHP/DB chat. It is currently available for MySQLi, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and ODBC. It supports IRC-like commands, moderators, is available in 24 languages and fully compatible with php7. -
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Jimm is an ICQ clone for mobile devices, such as celluluar phones. It is written in Java 2 Micro Edition (MIDP) and uses protocol version 8. Jimm is not affiliated with or endorsed by ICQ, Inc.
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aMSN
MSN compatible messenger application
A very nice MSN compatible messenger application, aMSN Messenger is a multiplatform MSN messenger clone. Works pretty much like its Windows based counterpart. Perfect for keeping in touch with those friends who have not yet seen the light. Works on linux -
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Protocol plugin for Office 365/Lync/OCS
for Adium, Pidgin, Miranda and Telepathy IM Framework
Please make sure to read this page: http://sourceforge.net/p/sipe/wiki/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions/ A third-party Pidgin/Adium/Miranda/Telepathy plugin for the extended version of SIP/SIMPLE used by various products: * Skype for Business * Microsoft Office 365 * Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) * Microsoft Lync Server * Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS 2007/2007 R2) * Microsoft Live Communications Server (LCS 2003/2005) -
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Ollama Telegram Bot
Ollama Telegram bot, with advanced configuration
Ollama Telegram Bot is a Python-based Telegram bot that enables users to interact with locally hosted large language models through a familiar messaging interface. The project is designed to provide a simple but configurable way to bring AI chat capabilities into Telegram, supporting both individual and group conversations. It includes access control features such as user whitelists and admin roles, allowing fine-grained control over who can interact with the bot and manage its behavior. The bot connects to a local or remote Ollama server, enabling users to run models on their own hardware while maintaining full privacy. It supports Docker-based deployment, making it easy to set up alongside an Ollama instance with optional GPU acceleration. Configuration is handled through environment variables, allowing customization of models, timeouts, and interaction rules. Overall, ollama-telegram provides a lightweight and extensible solution for deploying personal or team-based AI assistants. -
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Omeclone
A clone of omegle.com
Omeclone is an open-source clone of the Omegle-style anonymous chat platform, designed to replicate real-time, random user matching for text and potentially video communication. It provides a backend and frontend system that enables users to connect with strangers anonymously, mimicking the core experience of random chat services. The project typically includes WebSocket-based communication for real-time messaging, ensuring low latency and continuous interaction between users. It emphasizes simplicity and scalability, allowing developers to deploy their own instances of anonymous chat platforms with minimal setup. The architecture is designed to handle user pairing, session management, and message routing efficiently. It also serves as a learning resource for developers interested in building real-time communication systems and matchmaking algorithms. -
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Stoat
The software powering Stoat
Stoat is an open-source communication platform and ecosystem designed to provide a modern alternative to traditional chat applications with support for self-hosting and extensibility. The project includes multiple components such as backend services, client applications, and supporting infrastructure, forming a complete messaging system that can be deployed across different environments. The repository for stoat.chat specifically serves as a central web hub that provides access to downloads, documentation, and information about the platform. StoatChat is built with modern technologies such as Rust and TypeScript and integrates with systems like Revolt to deliver real-time messaging capabilities. The platform supports multiple clients including web, desktop, and mobile applications, allowing users to interact across devices seamlessly. It also emphasizes developer flexibility by offering APIs and SDKs that enable integration with custom tools and services. -
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phpFreeChat is a free, simple to install, fast and customizable chat that uses by default files for message and nickname storage. It uses AJAX to smoothly refresh and display the chat zone and the nickname zone.
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RetroShare
[WARNING] Project has moved to http://github.com/Retroshare/Retroshare
[IMPORTANT] Retroshare is now distributed on Github. Please go to http://retroshare.net to find the latest releases and sources. RetroShare is a cross-platform, secured and decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more with family and friends, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and OpenSSL to encrypt all communication. -
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JAIMBot is a modular architecture for providing services through an AIM client. It contains a generic AIM library and a Bot which uses this library to provide such services as Offline Messaging, Lists, Weather, Headlines, Stock Quotes, AI chatterbot.
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Ghost is an open source irc bot project. It is loosely based off of eggdrop 1.4. Created by Einride and Ievil. No longer maintained, and has a weakness in its encryption used for linking.
