# Minchat for YunoHost [](https://dash.yunohost.org/appci/app/minchat)   [](https://install-app.yunohost.org/?app=minchat) *[Read this README in other languages.](./ALL_README.md)* > *This package allows you to install Minchat quickly and simply on a YunoHost server.* > *If you don't have YunoHost, please consult [the guide](https://yunohost.org/install) to learn how to install it.* ## Overview Minchat is a free minimalist chat application. It is based on [wojtek77/chat](https://github.com/wojtek77/chat), itself based on [Gabriel Nava's tutorial](http://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-simple-web-based-chat-application--net-5931). ### Features - Simple web chat: only requires a browser ; no XMPP application. - No need for users to register. Just need the web address. But optional authorisation control. - On connection, the page is fed with the messages of the day - Args are in the URL as *get* arguments, so that you can share the URL or make it a favorite to avoid filling a form. Example : `https://__DOMAIN____PATH__/minchat/?room=Living&name=John` - Optionaly multi room **Shipped version:** 2017.05.30~ynh1 ## Screenshots  ## :red_circle: Antifeatures - **Upstream not maintained**: This software is not maintained anymore. Expect it to break down over time, be exposed to unfixed security breaches, etc. ## Documentation and resources - Upstream app code repository: - YunoHost Store: - Report a bug: ## Developer info Please send your pull request to the [`testing` branch](https://github.com/YunoHost-Apps/minchat_ynh/tree/testing). To try the `testing` branch, please proceed like that: ```bash sudo yunohost app install https://github.com/YunoHost-Apps/minchat_ynh/tree/testing --debug or sudo yunohost app upgrade minchat -u https://github.com/YunoHost-Apps/minchat_ynh/tree/testing --debug ``` **More info regarding app packaging:**