KIMServer

KIMServer is an open-source, robust, scalable and extensible Instant Message platform written By C++.

Compile and running

See wiki/Compile to build the KIMServer.

See wiki/Database-Schema to configure database schema.

See wiki/Configuration to configure KIMServer instance.

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Multiple native platforms:
- iOS and Mac (Objective-C)
- command line
User features:
- One-on-one and group messaging.
- Video and audio calling.
  - Support session initiation protocol and video calling technology. A set of session initiation protocol needed for video calling is designed and implemented by reference SIP protocol.
- All chats are synchronized across all devices.
- Multi-device access.
- Friend management.
- Group management.
Performance
- Easy to extend. Cluster architecture is adopted to support multiple servers to form an INSTANT messaging system service cluster.
- Dynamic allocated of service nodes. Service nodes can be allocated based on the load on the node and its distance from the client.