Cryptocat is a secure chat application that enables encrypted communication on your computer.
Secure chat software for your computer.
Cryptocat is designed for users who need private and secure messaging on their desktop environments. It facilitates encrypted conversations to protect data confidentiality and authentication between communicating parties, ideal for individuals or organizations concerned with data security in their communications.
Users should ensure they have Node.js and npm installed prior to setup. Since this is a secure communication tool, keeping the application and dependencies up to date is critical to maintain security. Review the security documentation linked in the README for best practices and threat model considerations.
Run 'npm run setup' to install dependencies
Run 'npm run dev' to start the development version
Install electron-builder globally using 'npm install -g electron-builder'
Build for Windows with 'build -w'
Build for Linux with 'build -l'
Build for Mac with 'build -m'npm run setup
Installs all necessary dependencies for development
npm run dev
Starts the application in development mode
npm install -g electron-builder
Installs the electron-builder tool globally for packaging
build -w
Packages the application for Windows
build -l
Packages the application for Linux
build -m
Packages the application for Mac