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Personal messaging app for groups, with a self-hostable open-source server
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Snikket is a personal messaging app designed for groups such as family, friends, clubs or small organizations. It can be used to text and call with contacts without handing over your data to large corporations. This works because, instead of a centralized server, each group has their own private Snikket server under their control.
To get started you can choose:
- Self-host your own Snikket instance using the open-source Snikket server software on any Linux server, - Use the simple hosting service provided by the Snikket not-for-profit organization, - Or join an existing instance of someone you know (they can send you an invitation).
Guides are available at the snikket.org website.
ℹ️ Important note: Unlike many other messaging apps, there is no centralized Snikket service. The app requires a Snikket instance or invitation to get started.
Both the app and the server are 100% free and open source software.
The Snikket Android app is based on the excellent Conversations project by Daniel Gultsch.
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
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