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+Converse is a free and open-source XMPP chat client written in JavaScript which can be tightly integrated into any website.
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+The benefit of using converse.js as opposed to relying on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) solution, is that your users can have a much more customized, streamlined and integrated webchat experience and that you have control over the data. The latter being a requirement for many sites dealing with sensitive information.
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+### Features
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+- File sharing (not working yet) 
+- End to end message encryption (XEP-0384 OMEMO)
+- Open chats via URL
+- Notifications
+- Multilingual Support
+- Moderating chatrooms
+- Passwordless login with client certificates
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