What is Prosody?

Prosody is a modern XMPP communication server. It aims to be easy to set up and configure, and efficient with system resources. Additionally, for developers it aims to be easy to extend and give a flexible system on which to rapidly develop added functionality, or prototype new protocols.

Prosody is open-source software under the permissive MIT/X11 license.

What is an XMPP server?

XMPP is an open and free alternative to commercial messaging and chat providers. Set it up for your company, organisation, or just your family and friends. You are in control, and your communication is private to you. Supporting a wide range of client software for desktop and mobile platforms, you can chat using Prosody from any device.

In addition, your Prosody can link up with other Prosody installations and other XMPP-compatible services to form an open communication network, whilst allowing everyone full control over who they connect to, and who they share data with.