Cabal
Desktop client for the chat platform Cabal
Cabal is a desktop client for the Cabal peer‑to‑peer chat platform, targeting macOS users. It connects to Cabal networks using a secret key that identifies each “cabal,” allowing participants to join and exchange messages without any central server. The client stores all data locally, so chat history remains accessible even when offline, and messages are synchronized when peers reconnect.
The software supports both internet and local‑network communication, enabling users to chat across wide areas or within a private LAN. It integrates with the broader Cabal ecosystem, which includes a command‑line interface and a public chat identified by a cabal:// URL. Users can also coordinate via IRC on libera.chat for support and development discussions.
Cabal’s design emphasizes resilience: because the network is fully decentralized, a cabal cannot be taken down or removed. The project is marked as stable, with regular updates to the discovery layer and client versions to maintain connectivity.
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