ssb-patchwork

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.

• Choose a pub from the pub list and copy an invite code.
• Open Patchwork and select Join Pub.
• 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. You can also support the project via donations.

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