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Snikket

Easy self-hosted XMPP chat for groups

Social Networks ★ 465 stars Easy setup AGPL-3.0

Snikket is an open-source chat platform that bundles an XMPP server, apps, and an easy setup. It is designed for friends, families, and small groups who want a private messaging service.

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Key features

  • Bundled XMPP server and apps
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Easy invitation links
  • Family-friendly defaults

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Polished mobile apps

Trade-offs

  • XMPP feature set limited by design
  • Small ecosystem

Is Snikket secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Snikket's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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