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) observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
87/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 75
- Longevity 83
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 44.0
- age_days: 1173
- days_rel: 88
- days_push: 9
- n_releases_24m: 17
Adoption not part of the score
1507 stars · 112 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
Open OSCAR Server is a self-hostable instant messaging server written in Go that implements the OSCAR, TOC1, and TOC2 protocols, making it compatible with classic AIM and ICQ clients. It supports features like buddy lists, chat rooms, away messages, file sharing, and offline messaging for retrocomputing enthusiasts.
Use cases
- self-host an AIM server for classic AIM clients
- run an ICQ-compatible messaging server
- revive retro instant messaging with Pidgin or old AIM clients
- host private chat rooms with vintage IM software
- set up a nostalgic AIM/ICQ server on Linux, macOS, or Windows
When to choose
- you want to relive classic AIM or ICQ with original clients
- you need a self-hosted, protocol-compatible IM server in Go
- you're doing retrocomputing or vintage software preservation
When to avoid
- you need a modern, secure messaging platform for production use
- you want end-to-end encryption or modern chat features
- you're not interested in legacy AIM/ICQ protocols
Facets
service · maturity active
http-server chatbot networking self-hosted messaging-platforms developer-tools windows cross-platform self-hosted aim icq oscar-protocol instant-messaging retro golang toc1 toc2 retrocomputing linux macos
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/mk6i/open-oscar-server · fetched 2026-08-28 · f8397960d6a8
- homepage: https://discord.gg/zjFGGTa8mu · fetched 2026-08-29 · 769cbab4e914
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| mk6i/open-oscar-server | main | 87 |
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