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Tkabber

a free Jabber client in Tcl/Tk·tkabber.jabber.ru

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Tkabber is a free and open source Jabber/XMPP instant messaging client written in Tcl/Tk. It runs on multiple platforms including Linux, Windows, and macOS X, and supports a wide range of XMPP protocol extensions. It is extensible via a plugin system and a Tcl-based configuration/scripting file. The client supports encrypted and compressed sessions, file transfer, group chat, and off-the-record messaging through optional extensions.

What it's for

Instant messaging over the Jabber/XMPP protocolGroup chat via Multi-User Chat or GroupChat-1.0File transfer between contactsOff-the-record (OTR) encrypted messagingGPG-signed or encrypted messagingRemote scripting/control of the client

Features 22

  • Auto-away detection
  • Avatars and vCards
  • Compressed sessions (via optional extension)
  • Conference room bookmarks
  • Encrypted sessions (via optional extension)
  • File transfers via HTTP, SOCKS bytestream, DTCP and IBB transports
  • GPG-signed/encrypted messages (optional extension)
  • Groupchat via GroupChat-1.0 and Multi-User Chat protocols
  • Headline messages and message events
  • Hyperlinks and emoticons in chat
  • IPv6 support (with Tcl/Tk 8.6)
  • Login via SOCKS4a, SOCKS5 or HTTPS proxy
  • Nick and command completion
  • Off-the-record (OTR) messaging
  • Privacy rules
  • Roster metacontacts and nested roster groups
  • SASL authentication with hashed passwords
  • Sound notifications
  • Spell checking on Unix
  • System tray docking (KDE/freedesktop/WMaker on Unix, taskbar icons on Windows)
  • Tabbed and non-tabbed interface
  • TCP, BOSH and HTTP-polling session transports

At a glance

free tieropen source
TypeDesktop app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux

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Pricing

Tkabber is free, open-source software with no stated paid plans.

Last checked 28 days ago·