The short version
Self-hosted XMPP messaging with mobile apps; praised for keeping contacts reachable across internet restrictions.
From the HackerLinks archive
Snikket
Self-hosted XMPP messaging with mobile apps; praised for keeping contacts reachable across internet restrictions.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-10
Last seen:2026-10-10
Times seen:1
Website:snikket.org
Why it caught our attention
The self-hosting reply describes a specific communication benefit, not just an installed package.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-10
“snikket, xmpp server with a whatsapp-esque mobile app, useful to talk to people who are behind the great Russian firewall”
deniska · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Ask HN: What do you run on a $5 VPS that's worth keeping online 24/7?
Also surfaced in this discussion
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