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Chitchatter

github.com/jeremyckahn/chitchatter Messaging Apps Open-source projectOpen source

Chitchatter provides decentralized, serverless peer-to-peer chat designed for temporary conversations.

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github.com/jeremyckahn/chitchatter
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About Chitchatter

Chitchatter is an open source chat app for temporary conversations. It connects users directly through their browsers using peer-to-peer WebRTC connections, and the project describes it as having no API server for basic use. Messages are not saved to disk, and they are cleared from memory when a user leaves a peer room. The project describes its messages as end-to-end encrypted via WebRTC. This entry does not independently verify that claim.

Basic operation depends on some outside services. The source says it needs GitHub for static assets and public WebTorrent and TURN relay servers to establish connections. An optional API server can provide enhanced connectivity features. The project describes itself as community-driven and unfunded, and the source does not state any platform list or usage restrictions.

Key features

  • Public and private chat rooms, with randomly generated room names by default
  • Video and audio chat, with screen sharing
  • Direct messaging between participants
  • File sharing, with files encrypted before sending and decrypted by the receiver
  • Conversation backfilling from peers when a new participant joins
  • Embeddable in other web apps via iframe, and self-hostable
Best for: People who want temporary, peer-to-peer conversations without a central chat server, and developers who want to embed or self-host a chat tool.
Good for
  • Fully open source, licensed under GPL v2
  • Messages are not persisted to disk
  • The project states that it has no analytics, tracking, or telemetry
Watch out for
  • Basic connectivity relies on GitHub, public WebTorrent servers, and public TURN relay servers
  • Messages are cleared from memory when a user leaves a room and cannot be retrieved
  • Peer connections per room are limited by how many connections the user's browser supports

Chitchatter at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
open sourceencryptionpeer to peerwebrtc

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Chitchatter FAQ

Are chat messages saved?
The project states that messages are never persisted to disk. When a user leaves a peer room, messages are cleared from memory and cannot be retrieved.
Does Chitchatter require a server?
The project states that it works without an API server. Basic functionality needs GitHub for static assets and public WebTorrent and TURN relay servers. An optional API server can provide enhanced connectivity features.
How does the project suggest chatting privately?
Join a randomly generated room and share its URL with the other person through a secure medium of your choice. The source also recommends sharing your user name beforehand so the other person knows who they are talking to.
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