Ever had it with those clunky messaging platforms and just wanted something sleek to manage your chats? There's this gem on GitHub - Kaiwa. Even though it's unmaintained, it's still worth a peek if you're vibing with setting up your own homelab projects. Kaiwa is a modern XMPP web client, originally a fork of Otalk thanks to the cool folks at &yet. So what's the scoop on Kaiwa? Well, if you're into open-source projects, this one’s pretty straightforward to get started with. First, you gotta clone the repository from GitHub and then dive into the setup. Whether you're running Ubuntu or CentOS, they’ve got the commands lined up for you. And if you’re an npm wizard, installing dependencies is a breeze. Just make sure you've got your XMPP server running, whether it's their recommended server or your own setup using something slick like HAProxy. Here’s what makes Kaiwa stand out: **1. Message History Syncing:** Using Message Archive Management (MAM), you can sync all your conversations seamlessly. Just think about pulling down your chat history whenever you need it, just like that. **2. Active Chat Syncing:** Ever switched between multiple IM clients and had to deal with fragmented conversations? Kaiwa’s got your back with Message Carbons, syncing all your active chats across supported clients. **3. Reliable Connections:** We all hate it when we lose internet connection mid-conversation. Kaiwa uses Stream Management to ensure your session can resume seamlessly once you're back online. Your messages stay safe and sound. **4. Message Correction:** Typos are the worst, right? With XEP-0308, just a quick double-tap on the up arrow key, and you can correct your last message. If other clients support this feature, they'll display the corrected message too. **5. Timezone Indications:** Working with folks across the globe? No worries, Kaiwa lets you know the local time of your contacts using Entity Time (XEP-0202). Handy for avoiding those 4am pings! Kaiwa might be retired, but its features still pack a punch, especially if customizing and tinkering in your own homelab setup is your jam. Give it a whirl, dive into the code on GitHub, and explore what makes this project tick. Who knows? Maybe you'll be inspired to spark up a new fork and keep the flame alive.