Team Collaboration Software
2.7k 2026-05-06
DamageLabs/kandan
A self-hosted, open-source team chat application built with modern web technologies for real-time communication.
Core Features
Real-time messaging via WebSockets
Multiple channels for team organization
Secure user authentication (register/login/JWT)
Admin controls for user and channel management
Message history with pagination
Quick Start
cd kandan-core/server && npm install && npm run devDetailed Introduction
Kandan Core is a modern revival of the self-hosted open-source team chat application, Kandan. It aims to provide a robust, real-time communication platform for teams, serving as an open-source alternative to commercial solutions like HipChat. Built with Angular 21, Express/Node/TypeScript, and Socket.io, it offers features like secure user authentication, channel management, and planned file attachments, empowering organizations with full control over their communication infrastructure.