mk6i/open-oscar-server
Self-hostable instant messaging server compatible with classic AIM and ICQ clients written in golang. (Independently developed, not affiliated with or endorsed by AOL)
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Where it stands
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1 release in the last 90 days, the latest 12 days ago, with 13 contributors on GitHub.
Use Cases & Benefits
- Provides a self-hostable instant messaging server compatible with classic AIM and ICQ clients using the OSCAR protocol.
- Enables retro instant messaging with modern server control and open-source flexibility, supporting multiple legacy client versions.
- Use for reviving and maintaining private AIM or ICQ chat networks with full support for messaging, profiles, and file sharing.
- Ideal for developers or hobbyists building custom chat solutions that integrate with vintage instant messaging clients.
- Use for educational purposes to study or experiment with the OSCAR protocol and classic instant messaging infrastructure.
Should you depend on it?
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License
MIT
Permissive: commercial use, modification and redistribution are allowed with attribution.
Community files
- README: present
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From the README
Open OSCAR Server is an open-source instant messaging server compatible with classic AIM and ICQ clients written in golang.
Above: Pidgin IM connected to Open OSCAR Server
Get up and running with Open OSCAR Server using one of these handy server quickstart guides:
Don't have AIM installed yet? Check out the AIM Client Setup Guide.
...how about ICQ? Check out the ICQ Client Setup Guide.
This project is under active development. Contributions are welcome!
Follow this guide to learn how to compile and run Open OSCAR Server.
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Forks
118+8
Open issues
28-3
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