Telepathy

Telepathy: Open Source Instant Messaging Client for Linux

Open source instant messaging client for Linux aiming to be simple, accessible and integrate well with the Linux desktop, supporting XMPP/Jabber, IRC and SIP protocols.

What is Telepathy?

Telepathy is a free and open source instant messaging client developed primarily for the Linux desktop environment. First released in 2005, it aims to provide a unified system for all major chat protocols including XMPP/Jabber, IRC, SIP, and others.

A key goal of Telepathy is integration with the Linux desktop including features like desktop notifications, media sharing, and seamless interaction between applications. It embraces freedesktop.org standards and has extensions for the KDE, GNOME, and Xfce environments.

Some of the main features of Telepathy include:

• Supports many popular IM protocols and networks including Jabber/XMPP, IRC, Facebook, and more
• Integrates tightly with Linux desktop environments like KDE, GNOME and XFce
• Media sharing capabilities for voice/video calls and file transfers
• Desktop notifications and ability to set status from apps like IM contacts
• Modular architecture allowing additional protocol support to be added

Telepathy aims to provide a single messaging client that works consistently across different Linux desktop environments. Its focus on open standards and tight desktop integration makes it a popular choice for Linux distributions and developers creating communication apps.

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