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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. -
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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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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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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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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 -
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Session Desktop
A Decentralized, Onion Routed, Private Messenger
Session Desktop is an open-source, privacy-focused messaging application that brings secure, decentralized communication to desktop environments such as Windows, macOS, and Linux, providing users with encrypted text, media, and group chats without requiring phone numbers or email addresses. Built on the Session protocol and the Loki network, it routes messages through a distributed onion-routing network that hides metadata like sender, timing, and location so that conversations are resistant to surveillance and correlation attacks. The desktop client pairs seamlessly with Session mobile apps but can also be used independently to communicate with Session contacts in a familiar desktop interface that supports a full keyboard, global notifications, drag-and-drop media sharing, and local file access. Session emphasizes zero-knowledge privacy, meaning that only the participants in a conversation can read the messages. -
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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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Lightnovel Crawler
Generate and download e-books from online sources
Lightnovel Crawler is a tool for downloading web novels and similar fiction from supported online reading sites. It can save stories as offline e-books so users can read them on phones, tablets, computers, or e-readers. The project supports command-line use, standalone executables, Docker deployment, and a browser-based web interface. Users can paste a novel URL, choose chapter ranges, track download progress, and open results in a built-in reader. It supports common output formats such as EPUB, TXT, JSON, PDF, AZW3, MOBI, DOCX, RTF, and others, with optional Calibre integration for some conversions. It is intended for personal backups of content users legitimately have access to, not redistribution. -
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Session for Android
A Decentralized, Onion Routed, Private Messenger
Session Android is the official mobile client for Session, a privacy-first messaging protocol that enables secure, anonymous messaging without requiring phone numbers, email addresses, or centralized user accounts. Built natively for Android, the app lets users send and receive end-to-end encrypted text messages, voice notes, images, and attachments in both one-on-one and group chats, all while routing data through a decentralized onion-routing network designed to protect not just message content but also metadata like sender ID, timing, and network location. The Android client integrates seamlessly with Android’s notification system and background services so that you can stay connected without exposing your identity or compromising privacy, and it supports features such as message reactions, search within chats, profile and contact management, and local message storage encrypted at rest. -
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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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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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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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RevokeMsgPatcher
A hex editor for WeChat/QQ/TIM
RevokeMsgPatcher is a reverse engineering patch tool for Chinese messaging apps QQ and TIM. It prevents message recall (revocation) by modifying the app’s behavior to retain recalled messages, allowing users to see messages that would otherwise be deleted. Primarily used in Windows environments, the tool is popular among users who prefer transparency in their chats. -
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wautochat-releases
WAutoChat release artifacts
WAutoChat is a WhatsApp automation and customer communication platform designed for businesses, marketers, and support teams. It centralizes multiple WhatsApp accounts in a single interface for managing conversations and messaging operations. A visual flow builder allows users to create chatbots, automated replies, lead funnels, and customer support workflows. AI integrations support GPT, Claude, Gemini, and compatible APIs for generating responses and classifying messages. Broadcast tools send personalized campaigns to contact groups with configurable delays and delivery tracking. Built-in contact management provides labels, conversation histories, and customer organization features. The application supports native desktop installation on Windows, macOS, and Linux. A self-hosted Docker edition allows organizations to manage the platform on their own infrastructure.
