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!

  • @just_another_person
    7•4 months 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.

    • @[email protected]OP
      2•4 months ago

      it’s what I use now, and I really love this app! so thanks again.

      using the Kanban extension and it’s really good

    • @[email protected]OP
      1•4 months ago

      yes I basically need a note taking app.

      But sometimes I feel like note taking apps are too complicated, where most of the time I just wanna forward a link or something.

      I’ll check out Joplin tho, thanks!

  • umami_wasabi
    6•4 months 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
      3•4 months ago

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

  • poVoq
    6•4 months ago

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

  • HandlesEnglish
    4•4 months 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?

  • Dyskolos
    3•4 months 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.

    • @[email protected]OP
      1•4 months ago

      my own encryption seems like too much work.

      and also eventually the bot will send me the deciphered content, so TG can technically see it.

  • @[email protected]
    3•4 months 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.

  • @[email protected]English
    2•8 days ago

    the app won’t load if I have no internet connection.

    lol I mean yeah, that’s how the internet works…

      • @[email protected]English
        1•4 days ago

        OK, but the entire point of having a secure alternative is for it to be secure, isn’t it? Having an unencrypted backup on your phone’s storage isn’t very “secure.” The entire point is to have infrastructure with encryption that you control, and only those you designate access to can view that information.