ejabberd

Project Overview

ejabberd is a robust, massively scalable XMPP instant messaging server written in Erlang/OTP. It supports XMPP, MQTT, SIP, and other protocols with high availability, clustering, and rich extensibility.

Key Features

• XMPP instant messaging server with full XMPP standard support
• Supports MQTT, SIP, and other protocols
• High availability and clustering support
• Modular architecture with rich extensions and plugins
• Supports WebRTC, PUSH notifications, and modern features
• Web administration interface and REST API

Target Audience

• Organizations needing self-hosted instant messaging services
• IoT and message queue developers
• Erlang/OTP enthusiasts

Quick Start

• Download from the official website or via package manager
• Follow the quick start guide for configuration
• Use the ejabberdctl command-line tool to manage the server

Core Advantages

• Built on Erlang/OTP for high concurrency and availability
• Supports XMPP, MQTT, SIP, and more
• Active community and rich documentation
• GPL licensed, open-source and free

System Requirements

• OS: Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
• Additional Dependencies: Erlang/OTP