Open Source Team Chat & Messaging Tools using Bash
A curated collection of the best open source platforms for real-time team messaging, with channels, direct messages, threads, file sharing, and app integrations. using Bash.
Team chat with email, tasks, and docs in one workspace
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3,755Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Team chat app with inline threads, mention-based sharing, a unified inbox for chat and email, and an AI agent that works across your full workspace.
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Self-hosted team messaging with voice, video, and AI
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46,005Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
MIT
Open source communication platform combining messaging, voice, video, and AI for organizations that need full data control, air-gapped deployments, and zero-trust security.
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Team chat, project management, and AI agents in one place
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28,605Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Workspace that combines team chat, project planning, and git management with AI agents that collaborate alongside your team on shared context.
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Secure collaboration platform for mission-critical work
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38,841Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Mattermost provides a flexible, open-source platform for secure team collaboration, designed for organizations with strict security and privacy requirements.
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Organized team chat for distributed teams
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25,730Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Zulip is an open-source team chat app that uses threaded conversations to keep communication organized and efficient for teams of all sizes.
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Open source messaging with privacy and community focus
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10,035Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Free, open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with full Markdown support, voice/video calls, moderation tools, and self-hosting options for communities.
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Secure, decentralized messaging for teams and individuals
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13,388Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source platform for encrypted communication, file sharing, and collaboration based on the Matrix protocol.
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Group chat for friends and communities, without the baggage
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3,231Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
Self-hostable group chat with servers, channels, voice, and moderation tools. No ads, no data mining, built under EU privacy law.
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Serverless team chat over Tor, no phone number needed
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2,638Last commit
11 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Quiet is a peer-to-peer messaging app that syncs messages directly between devices over Tor, with no central server, no phone number required, and no metadata leaks.
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Create custom spaces to chat, game, and connect globally
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1,562Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
MIT
Build your own community space for gaming, chatting, and hanging out with friends worldwide. Customize your environment for the perfect social experience.
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Secure open source messaging for professional teams
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162Last commit
20 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Free Matrix-based messenger with end-to-end encryption, multi-platform bridges, and on-premise deployment. Connect across 30+ networks securely.
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Sent – A unified API for sending messages across SMS, RCS, and apps like WhatsApp.
Sent