Dino is a modern open-source chat client for the desktop. Dino is built on the XMPP protocol, an internet standard for decentralized communication – the instant messaging pendant to email.
It focuses on providing a clean and reliable Jabber/XMPP experience while having your privacy in mind. Dino does not include a full browser stack with its large resource usage and potential of security issues. Instead it is a native desktop application meaning it is small and has a light footprint.
Dino is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Intuitive, clean and modern user interface.
- Send messages to individuals as well as to private group chats and public channels.
- Encryption – end-to-end encryption via OMEMO or OpenPGP. The OMEMO double-ratchet encryption provides you with a modern encryption scheme with individual device trust that is widely used in the XMPP network.
- Message correction – correct the last message you sent. You can access the function by hovering the message that you want to correct and then click the edit button that appears. If you’re a fan of shortcuts, you can also press the UP key.
- File sharing – send files via drag and drop. Send images by pasting them from your clipboard.
- Upload files. Transfer files via your server or directly to your contact, peer-to-peer and without size limitations.
- Displays the number of unread messages in the conversation list.
Website: dino.im
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Dino Team
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Dino is written in Vala. Learn Vala with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Graphical XMPP Clients | |
|---|---|
| Gajim | Full featured and easy to use XMPP client |
| Pidgin | Multi-protocol instant messaging client |
| Dino | Jabber/XMPP experience while having your privacy in mind |
| Kaidan | Simple, user-friendly and modern chat client |
| Psi | Cross-platform XMPP instant messaging client |
| Fluux Messenger | Modern, cross-platform XMPP client |
| Swift | Clean design and comprehensive feature set |
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