So I’m using a lot the option to chat myself in apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. But I don’t wanna put my trust in them.

I tried about using NextCloud (I have an instance) Talk, but I’m not satisfied: the app won’t load if I have no internet connection.

What I am actually looking for:

  • something with cross client sync that sync is ideally on my server
  • simple to use like sending message to self but with good search options, maybe even tagging
  • ability to send images, files etc
  • caches offline on clients

thanks.

P.S. wasn’t really sure what tag to use here. Help seems like I’d use when I have an issue with an existing project. but I’m looking for a new one so I used this.

thanks!

  • Dyskolos
    2•3 hours ago

    Check out xmpp. Wouldn’t know of anything remotely as useful as tgram. If it’s just about messaging yourself, you could also continue using tgram and doing your own encryption with your own bot for sensible data.

  • HandlesEnglish
    3•4 hours ago

    Simplex chat has a default “private notes” chat which is essentially chatting with yourself as you describe it.

    Simplex is available for a lot of platforms and devices, and easier to install and maintain than Nextcloud. I’m not sure if it ticks all your boxes, though?

  • @just_another_person
    7•5 hours ago

    Gonna take this in a different direction. Sounds like you mostly want notes with attachments and organization, but you’re just using chat apps for it right now.

    Joplin does all the things you’re talking about, including multiple backends and encryption. No need to host a server.

  • umami_wasabi
    5•5 hours ago

    I use SimpleX for this matter. Each device get its own account, and I just create a group named “self” with all of them. You can selfhost the server too if you prefer that route.

    • HandlesEnglish
      1•4 hours ago

      Oops, added a suggestion of Simplex before I saw your answer. +1, I guess 🙂

  • poVoq
    4•6 hours ago

    Have you consider using a note taking app with server sync instead of abusing a chat service for the same thing?

  • @[email protected]
    2•6 hours ago

    How about pushbullet? It’s not self-hosted though, but syncs nicely between different phones and browser plugin. File transfer etc. works well, the search is rudimentary.

    Honestly I’m not sure about offline support though, I haven’t really been in a situation where I wanted to take a note/message myself without internet connection.