Chatty is a messaging application designed for one-to-one conversations and small groups.
It brings SMS, MMS, Matrix and XMPP messaging together in a single, straightforward interface.
The application works on conventional Linux desktops but uses an adaptive interface that also accommodates smartphones and other devices with small screens.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supports SMS and MMS messaging through ModemManager and mmsd-tng.
- Provides Matrix messaging using libcmatrix.
- Supports XMPP accounts through libpurple.
- Handles one-to-one conversations and small group chats.
- Brings messages from different services into a unified interface.
- Offers an adaptive interface suited to desktop and mobile displays.
- Provides chat list searching and access to conversation details.
- Integrates with the system contacts database.
- Offers keyboard shortcuts and mnemonics for efficient navigation.
- Includes a background daemon for receiving messages and notifications.
Website: gitlab.gnome.org/World/Chatty
Support:
Developer: The Chatty Team
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Chatty is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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