ergl/patchwork

A decentralized messaging and sharing app built on top of Secure Scuttlebutt (SSB).

Patchwork

A decentralized messaging and sharing app built on top of Secure Scuttlebutt (SSB).

• Connect with friends without depending on any central servers.
• Don't worry about spam, you only get messages from people you follow.
• Use Patchwork online or offline, the data you need is stored on your device.
• Sync messages with friends when you're on the same Wi-Fi network.
• Keep secrets with private messages, which are always end-to-end encrypted.
• Change and improve Patchwork however you'd like, it's free and open source.

Usage

New to Scuttlebutt? Join the network by connecting to a pub.

1. Choose a pub from the pub list and copy an invite code.
2. Open Patchwork and select Join Pub.
3. Paste the invite code and select Redeem Invite.

You're done! Check out #new-people to see who else has recently joined.

Installation

Most people should download Patchwork for Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Alternatively, you can install Patchwork with your favorite package manager.

• npm: npm install --global ssb-patchwork
• yarn: yarn global add ssb-patchwork
• brew: brew cask install patchwork
• yay: yay -S ssb-patchwork

Building from source? Check out INSTALL.md for more information.

Contributing

Create a new issue to report problems or request features. See CONTRIBUTING.md for more information on how to get involved.

Please note that this project is released with a Contributor Code of Conduct. By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.

See Also

• patchbay
• ssb-server
• manyverse

License

AGPL-3.0