Web-based XMPP/Jabber chat client written in JavaScript

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Converse.js is the gem of web-based XMPP/Jabber chat clients, and it’s about to make your web chatting experience effortlessly sleek. Picture this: you've got a JavaScript, HTML, and CSS powerhouse, requiring nothing more than a modern XMPP server on the backend. Whether you're looking to slide into some webchat action or integrate a seamless chat feature into your website, Converse.js has got your back. Let's talk details. The beauty of Converse.js lies in its simplicity and versatility. It can roll in multiple modes depending on your chat mood. Need to chat overlayed atop your website? Check. Want a full-page chat app that takes over your browser? Absolutely. Fancy some dark mode action or want to embed it straight into a DOM element? Done and done. Featuring custom status messages, desktop notifications, and a plugin architecture powered by pluggable.js, Converse.js is designed to fit right into your digital life. Whether you want to chill in anonymous chat rooms or get those sweet URL previews, this client has more features than you can shake a stick at. Supporting a slew of XMPP extensions, Converse.js handles everything from WebSocket support (RFC-7395) to OMEMO encryption (XEP-0384). This project speaks over 30 languages and fits right in with a variety of XMPP servers like Openfire, Prosody, and Ejabberd. Here's the kicker—there are countless integration options. Imagine running Converse.js smoothly with Alfresco, Django, Elgg, Friendica, Ruby on Rails, and even WordPress. How about embedded into Patternslib or rocking alongside Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware? Yep, it’s all possible. If you're itching to see Converse.js in action, hit up their site. They've even got demos showing anonymous logins and embedded chat room examples that’ll make your jaw drop. Want to get started fast? Their quickstart guide will have you up and running in no time with just a CDN. Does testing matter? They’ve got that covered too. Their behavior-driven tests are all laid out with jasmine.js, ensuring everything works as smooth as butter. And because this is an open-source wonderland, the community support is top-notch. Issues? Log ’em on the GitHub tracker. Feeling generous? Donations via Patreon and Liberapay keep this project alive and kicking. Converse.js isn’t just another chat client; it’s your ticket to a customizable, feature-rich chat experience that blends seamlessly into your digital life. So why wait? Dive in and make your web chat cooler than a summer evening in the Rockies.

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