jcbrand/converse.js
Browser based XMPP instant messaging client
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👁 Converse.js
👁 XMPP Chat
👁 CI Tests
👁 Translation status
Converse is a modern, feature-rich and 100% client-side XMPP chat app that runs in a web browser. It can be used as a standalone web app or seamlessly integrated into existing websites.
Join our chat room (XMPP URL: discuss@conference.conversejs.org).
Quick Start
Try the hosted app at conversejs.org. You can also download and install Converse Desktop or Converse Tauri.
Or set up your own instance:
git clone git@github.com:conversejs/converse.js.git cd converse.js git clone https://github.com/conversejs/media.git media; // To see images like sponsorship logos npm install npm run build npm run serve -- -p 8008
You can then open http://localhost:8008/dev.html in your browser to access Converse.
See our quickstart guide for more details.
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Live Demos
- Main App: Try the full application
- Anonymous Login: Test without creating an account
- Embedded Chat Room: See how to embed a single chat room
Documentation
Comprehensive documentation is available at conversejs.org/docs, including:
Key Features
- Multiple UI Options: Overlay chat boxes, full-page application, or embedded components
- Rich Messaging: Message styling, corrections, reactions, and URL previews
- Privacy-Focused: End-to-end encryption with OMEMO
- User Status: Custom status messages and availability indicators
- Notifications: Desktop notifications for new messages
- File Sharing: HTTP File Upload support
- Extensible: Plugin architecture based on pluggable.js
- Internationalized: Translated into 40+ languages
- Anonymous Login: Use without registration (server permitting)
- Responsive: Works on desktop and mobile devices
Display Modes
Converse adapts to your needs with multiple display options:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Fullpage (default) | Functions as a single-page application covering the entire viewport |
| Overlay | Chat boxes appear on top of your website |
| Embedded | Integrates into specific elements in your page's DOM |
XMPP Protocol Support
Converse implements a wide range of XMPP Extensions (XEPs), making it one of the most protocol-compliant web clients available.
Integration Options
Converse integrates with popular platforms and frameworks:
XMPP Servers
| Server | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Openfire | inverse |
| Prosody | mod_conversejs |
| ejabberd | mod_conversejs |
Web Frameworks & CMS
Support the Project
If you find Converse useful, please consider supporting its development:
Thanks to everyone who has supported this project over the years through donations, testing, bug reports, and code contributions.
Sponsors
👁 BairesDev
👁 Blokt Crypto & Privacy
👁 LITSLINK software development
👁 KeyCDN
