Open-IM-Server, meticulously developed in pure Golang, is a powerful instant messaging server. Its distinct communication method, employing pb+websocket, views every interaction as a message, streamlining customization without altering server code. Built on a microservice architecture, it offers deployment through clusters for outstanding performance and scalability.
Open-IM-Server is more than an instant messaging server; it's a powerful tool for incorporating real-time networking into your applications, positioning itself as your premier choice for integration! 🚀
Please be aware that Open-IM-Server does not function as a standalone product and does not offer built-in account registration or login services. To ease your implementation process, we've open-sourced the [chat repository](https://github.com/OpenIMSDK/chat), which comprises these features. Deploying this chat business server in conjunction with Open-IM-Server expedites the setup of a comprehensive chat product. 👥
Further enhancing your experience, we also provide an SDK client, wherein most complex logics are implemented. The [SDK repository](https://github.com/OpenIMSDK/openim-sdk-core) can be found at [this link](https://github.com/OpenIMSDK/openim-sdk-core). The [chat repository](https://github.com/OpenIMSDK/chat) is our business server while the 'core' represents the high-level encapsulation of the SDK, synergistically working together to deliver superior results. ✨
✅ Supports almost all types of messages, including text, images, emojis, voice, video, geographical location, files, quotes, business cards, system notifications, custom messages and more
✅ Based on IM (Instant Messaging) with 100% reliable forced signaling capabilities, it paves the way for IM systems, deeply integrated with chat applications
✅ The code of OpenIM is open source, self-controlled data, aimed at building a globally leading IM open source community, including client SDK and server
✅ Based on open source Server, many excellent open source projects have been developed, such as [OpenKF](https://github.com/OpenIMSDK/OpenKF) (Open source AI customer service system)
✅ The OpenIM server is implemented in Golang, introducing an innovative "everything is a message" communication model, simplifying the implementation of custom messages and extended features
✅ OpenIM supports a hierarchical governance architecture in the cluster, tested by a large number of users, and abstracts the storage model of online messages, offline messages, and historical messages
✅ Supports native iOS, Android; cross-platform Flutter, uni-app, ReactNative; major web front-end frameworks such as React, Vue; applets; and PC platforms supported by Electron
✅ Supports multi-architecture mirroring, our Docker images are hosted not only on GitHub but also on Alibaba Cloud and Docker Hub supporting multiple architectures. Visit [our GitHub packages](https://github.com/orgs/OpenIMSDK/packages?repo_name=Open-IM-Server) and read our [version management document](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/blob/main/docs/conversions/version.md) for more information.
✅ We have a large open source community called [OpenIMSDK](https://github.com/OpenIMSDK) that runs the core modules, we have an open source community called [openim-sigs](https://github.com/openim-sigs) to explore more IM-based infrastructure products.
You can quickly learn OpenIM engineering solutions, all it takes is one simple command:
```bash
$ make demo
```
🤲 In order to facilitate the user experience, we have provided a variety of deployment solutions, you can choose your own deployment method according to the list below:
> docker compose will not be maintained in future versions, but it is still the easiest and most convenient way to organize docker compose deployments into a separate project https://github.com/openim-sigs/openim-docker to maintain.
If you wish to use more custom features, read our [config documentation](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/blob/main/docs/contrib/environment.md).
We have our own version management policy, if you are interested in our version management, I recommend reading [📚 OpenIM Version](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/blob/main/docs/conversions/version.md), We recommend using stable versions such as `v3.3.0` and `v3.2.0` whenever possible. `v3.1.1-alpha.3` as well as `v3.3.0-beta.0` and `v3.2.0-rc.0` are pre-release or beta versions and are not recommended.
Set `OPENIM_VERSION` environment variables for the latest `OPENIM_VERSION` number, or replace the `OPENIM_VERSION` for you to install the OpenIM-Server `OPENIM_VERSION`:
| TCP:10001 | ws protocol, message port such as message sending, pushing etc, used for client SDK | Port release or nginx reverse proxy, and firewall off |
| TCP:10002 | api port, such as user, friend, group, message interfaces. | Port release or nginx reverse proxy, and firewall off |
| TCP:10005 | Required when choosing minio storage (openIM uses minio storage by default) | Port release or nginx reverse proxy, and firewall off |
OpenIM isn't just an open-source instant messaging component, it's an integral part of your application ecosystem. Check out this diagram to understand how AppServer, AppClient, Open-IM-Server, and Open-IM-SDK interact.
OpenIM Our goal is to build a top-level open source community. We have a set of standards, in the [Community repository](https://github.com/OpenIMSDK/community).
If you'd like to contribute to this Open-IM-Server repository, please read our [contributor documentation](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
Before you start, please make sure your changes are in demand. The best for that is to create a [new discussion](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/discussions/new/choose) OR [Slack Communication](https://join.slack.com/t/openimsdk/shared_invite/zt-22720d66b-o_FvKxMTGXtcnnnHiMqe9Q), or if you find an issue, [report it](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/issues/new/choose) first.
Our conference is in the [OpenIM Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/openimsdk/shared_invite/zt-22720d66b-o_FvKxMTGXtcnnnHiMqe9Q) 🎯, then you can search the Open-IM-Server pipeline to join
We take notes of each [biweekly meeting](https://github.com/orgs/OpenIMSDK/discussions/categories/meeting) in [GitHub discussions](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/discussions/categories/meeting), Our historical meeting notes, as well as replays of the meetings are available at [Google Docs :bookmark_tabs:](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nx8MDpuG74NASx081JcCpxPgDITNTpIIos0DS6Vr9GU/edit?usp=sharing).
Check out our [user case studies](https://github.com/OpenIMSDK/community/blob/main/ADOPTERS.md) page for a list of the project users. Don't hesitate to leave a [📝comment](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/issues/379) and share your use case.
OpenIM is licensed under the Apache 2.0 license. See [LICENSE](https://github.com/openimsdk/open-im-server/tree/main/LICENSE) for the full license text.
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