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BeeBEEP (Free Office Messenger)
You can message and share files inside your intranet without a server.
BeeBEEP is a free, open-source, peer-to-peer (P2P) desktop LAN chat and office messenger built with end-to-end encryption (Rijndael Algorithm, AES). Designed for local area networks, this free cross-platform messaging app enables instant messaging, group chat, and secure file sharing across your office, home, or intranet—completely serverless and offline. Whether you need a private LAN chat application for your team or a secure office communicator over VPN, BeeBEEP operates without central servers or cloud dependencies. It is a free, serverless chat solution for Windows, Linux, and macOS where privacy, data security, and local network communication are essential. -
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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. -
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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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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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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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AyuGram Desktop
Desktop Telegram client with good customization and Ghost mode.
AyuGram Desktop is a powerful, open-source Telegram desktop client designed for users who want deeper control, privacy, and customization. Built as a fork of Telegram Desktop, it extends the core experience with advanced features while staying fast and familiar. AyuGram focuses heavily on privacy tools like ghost mode and anti-recall to give users more control over their messaging behavior. The app offers extensive UI and font customization, allowing users to tailor the interface to their personal style. It also includes convenience features such as built-in translation, enhanced media previews, and streamer-friendly options. Available across Windows, macOS, and Linux, AyuGram Desktop is ideal for power users who want a more flexible Telegram experience. -
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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. -
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Blank Grabber
The most powerful stealer written in Python 3
Blank Grabber is an archived Python information-stealing malware project presented as a configurable grabber with a graphical builder. The repository lists capabilities related to credential theft, session theft, browser data collection, system information capture, screenshots, webcam capture, persistence, evasion, and exfiltration. Although the README includes an educational disclaimer, the tool’s stated behavior is clearly harmful outside isolated and authorized security research. It should not be used as a normal utility, administration tool, or learning project for general users. The safest way to describe it is as a malware sample for defensive analysis, detection engineering, and awareness of common stealer techniques. It is no longer actively maintained in the original repository. -
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TcNo Acc Switcher
A Super-fast account switcher for Steam, Battle.net, Epic Games
TcNo Account Switcher is an open-source desktop tool for quickly switching accounts across gaming and app platforms. It supports Steam, Battle.net, Epic Games, EA, Riot, Ubisoft, Discord, GOG Galaxy, Rockstar, OBS Studio, and other services. The app is designed to avoid storing passwords by switching platform files and registry values linked to previously logged-in accounts. It includes a customizable interface, built-in themes, tray controls, automatic updates, and platform definitions that can be edited through configuration files. Streamer mode helps hide sensitive account identifiers while streaming software is open. The project is best suited for users who manage multiple personal accounts and want faster local switching without repeatedly logging in manually. -
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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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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. -
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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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YABDP4Nitro
Yet Another BetterDiscord Plugin for Nitro features
YABDP4Nitro is a BetterDiscord plugin focused on expanding Discord’s local client experience with Nitro-like interface enhancements. It includes options related to screen sharing quality, emoji usage, profile styling, client themes, and other customization features. The project is made for users who already run BetterDiscord and want a single plugin that groups many premium-style visual and usability tweaks. It is not affiliated with Discord, and its functionality may conflict with Discord’s platform rules or intended feature boundaries. Because it modifies the client experience, it should be treated as an unofficial customization tool rather than a supported Discord extension. It is best suited for users who understand BetterDiscord, plugin risk, and the limits of client-side changes. -
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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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Zapret Discord YouTube Linux
Port zapret-discord-youtube from Flowseal and bol-van for easy to use
Zapret Discord YouTube Linux is a Linux adapter for using zapret-style strategies with Discord and YouTube connectivity issues. It is based on approaches from Flowseal and bol-van’s zapret tooling, with a focus on making setup easier for Linux users. The project provides scripts that download dependencies, launch an interactive control flow, manage configuration, and run selected traffic-handling strategies. It is tested on distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux, and Gentoo. The repository requires nftables and supports multiple CPU architectures through automatic detection. It also includes automatic strategy tuning and service installation for systems using systemd, OpenRC, runit, s6, or dinit. -
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Revenge
Revenge is a client modification for Discord mobile
Revenge Bundle is the JavaScript bundle repository for Revenge, a Discord mobile client modification. It continues the Bunny project and focuses on customizing the Discord Android experience. The project lets users extend Discord through plugins, visual themes, custom fonts, and experimental feature access. The repository itself produces bundles that official Revenge loaders execute on supported Android setups. Installation is handled through loader projects such as root-based Xposed tooling or non-root management tools. It is best suited for advanced users who understand mobile client modification, unofficial Discord tooling, and the account risks that come with changing the app experience. -
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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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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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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. -
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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. -
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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! -
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Telegram Web A
Telegram Web A, GPL v3
Telegram Web A is a full‐featured web client implementation for Telegram, built from scratch as a lightweight, modern single-page application. It uses a custom front-end framework (called “Teact”) that re-implements React-style paradigms and pairs them with a custom version of the MTProto library (based on GramJS) to interact with Telegram’s backend infrastructure. The project achieved recognition (winning first prize in the Telegram Lightweight Client Contest) and serves as the code base behind the official web client available at web.telegram.org/a. The architecture takes advantage of advanced browser capabilities: WebSockets for real-time messaging, Web Workers and WebAssembly for performance-critical tasks, multi-level caching and PWA features for offline or near-offline usability, voice recording and media streaming, raw binary data handling and cryptographic operations. It also handles rich UI/UX elements such as CSS/Canvas/SVG animations, reactive data streams, etc. -
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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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Kadu is a dynamically evolving instant messenger compatible with the Gadu-Gadu and XMPP protocol. It can be run on all platforms supporting the Qt toolkit.
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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.
