Campfire is a self-hosted, installable group chat system designed for simplicity and control. It offers a Slack-like experience without recurring subscription fees, allowing you to host your own chat server and own your data. Key features include:

Easy installation via Docker or a single command
Open source under the MIT License with full code access
Support for rooms, private chats, @mentions, DMs, and mobile-friendly design
Dark mode and saved search functionality
Automatic SSL setup and update management
Compatibility with air-gapped networks and high-security environments
Chatbot integration via a simple HTTP API

Use cases include primary internal chat, backup chat for Slack/Teams, educational purposes, private executive spaces, event and community chats, and secure board communications. Campfire runs on your own hardware or cloud providers like AWS and DigitalOcean, supporting concurrent users…

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