Openfire
Real-time collaboration server for XMPP (Jabber) messaging
Openfire is an open source real-time collaboration server that implements the XMPP (Jabber) protocol for instant messaging and presence. It is designed to be straightforward to deploy and administer while supporting scalable, standards-based messaging.
Key Features
- XMPP server for messaging, presence, and roster management
- Web-based administration console for configuration and user management
- Multi-User Chat (MUC) support for group chatrooms
- Extensible plugin architecture to add features and integrations
- TLS support and configurable authentication options for secure deployments
Use Cases
- Self-hosted team chat infrastructure based on open standards (XMPP)
- Embedding XMPP messaging in custom applications and products
- Running private group chat services for communities, schools, or organizations
Openfire is a mature XMPP server with an active ecosystem, making it a solid choice for standards-based messaging deployments that need extensibility and administrative control.
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