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P2P E2EE WhatsApp Clone (lemmy.ml)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/selfhost@lemmy.ml
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Want to send encrypted WebRTC messages and video calls with no downloads, no sign-ups and no tracking?

This prototype uses WebRTC to establish an encrypted browser-to-browser connection. Everything is stored locally in browser storage and cleared when you clear the site data from your browser - true zerodata privacy!

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[–] 4 points 10 months ago (1 child)

I'm glad people are doing stuff like this. Some technical description of how it works would be great to have. I see there's an android app written in Java and a server side wrapper for Tauri(?) in Rust. Also a wasm directory. I only looked for a minute or so though.

Is this much different from Jami or Jitsi? I don't use Whatsapp or know what it does.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    The docs for it can be seen here: https://positive-intentions.com/docs/projects/chat

    I think it should have the links for more information.

    The android app is poorly maintained I would stick to the website based version which I actively work on. I'm using tauri to wrap the webapp. I'm no java developer, that's all tauri boilerplate.

    Ultimately this is intended to be a general purpose messaging app. But it isn't as good as any of the app you've suggested. I sharing it because it demonstrates a fairly unique browser based architecture. Aiming for secure client-side cryptography.

    Unlike other solutions, as a webapp users can get started without installing or registering.

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Thanks. Yes, fully web based is much better for new users. That means not p2p though, right?

    I'll look at it some more when I can.

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    • [–] 2 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    I tried chatting with myself on a regular tab and incógnito, didn't work. I was stuck at the new peer page.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 child)

    That's unfortunate. Can you try clearing all site data and doing a page reload?

    I'm trying to work on a better experience in a separate project here: https://p2p.positive-intentions.com/iframe.html?globals=&id=demo-p2p-messaging--p-2-p-messaging&viewMode=story

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago (1 child)

    I tried again, I don't know if you changed anything, but it works perfectly now. Also, I know it's a WIP... but about the "new chat" flow, if you keep it as close as signal / whatsapp, it will be way easier to newcomers.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 10 months ago

    thanks! i have been making improvements, but i still notice a few connection issues i need to fix. im glad its working for you now.

    i'll definately be improving the "new chat" flow to align to whatsapp. ive already made a start.

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