msgbyte/tailchat

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3613 stars · 397 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Tailchat is an open-source, self-hostable instant messaging application ('noIM' - not only IM) built with React and Node.js, designed as a highly extensible chat platform with a plugin architecture. It combines a micro-frontend client with a microservice backend to support groups, RBAC permissions, bots, OAuth, and third-party app integration.

Use cases

• self-host a Slack or Discord alternative for my team
• build a private chat server with plugins and bots
• integrate third-party apps into a team chat workspace
• manage group permissions with role-based access control
• add a chatbot or OAuth login to my chat platform
• run a customizable chat platform for a community or enterprise

When to choose

• you want a self-hosted, extensible alternative to Slack/Discord/Rocket.Chat
• you need a chat platform that can embed custom apps, panels, and plugins
• you need RBAC group management, bots, and an open API platform
• you want microservice scalability for private/enterprise deployments

When to avoid

• you need a lightweight, simple chat tool without plugin complexity
• you want a fully managed hosted service with no infrastructure to run
• your team is small and a SaaS chat product would be simpler

Facets

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chatbot plugin-system websocket auth authorization api-framework web-framework middleware messaging-platforms self-hosted web-development developer-tools self-hosted cross-platform im chat slack-alternative discord-alternative noim microservices micro-frontend rbac openapi oauth bots self-hosted-chat team-communication automation web-server docker nodejs desktop mobile android

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