XOWS – JavaScript/HTML based XMPP web client

XOWS is a JavaScript/HTML based XMPP web client that uses the WebSocket protocol.

It’s designed for self-hosting, providing a lightweight web chat client that can be served as ordinary web content. The application doesn’t need Docker, a database, or third-party JavaScript libraries.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• XMPP web client using WebSocket.
• Instant messaging for private chats.
• Multi-User Chat support for group conversations.
• File upload support using XEP-0363 HTTP File Upload.
• Audio and video calls using XMPP Jingle and WebRTC.
• Markdown styling in messages.
• Message deletion, correction, and replies.
• Automatic embedding of images, video, audio, and popular video platforms.
• Customizable themes and graphical interface.
• Lightweight JavaScript application with no third-party JavaScript libraries.

Website: github.com/iquercorb/xows
Support:
Developer: iquercorb
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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