In simple English
This app lets you talk to people directly from your file server. You can write messages in text chats, share your computer screen, or start video calls. It works inside your web browser or through mobile apps. You need an existing file server running Nextcloud to install it. It is free and open source.
What it is
Nextcloud Talk is an official communication application that adds audio and video conferencing, screen sharing, and group chats to a self-hosted file hosting system. It uses WebRTC (a browser technology that allows direct peer-to-peer audio and video communication without installing extra plugins) for calls and connects users across different servers through federation.
What it is good for
Solo builders who already run their own file server and want a private video call tool that does not send data to big technology companies.
- Adds private video calls and chat directly to your existing file server.
- Supports screen sharing and group rooms with password protection.
- Connects with other chat platforms through a bridge.
- Requires a running Nextcloud installation as a prerequisite.
- Video calls may need a separate TURN server (a helper server that routes traffic when direct connections fail) if users sit behind strict firewalls.
- Large file repository size and heavy server resource needs for high-definition video streams.
Zoom or Microsoft Teams
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cd /var/www/nextcloud/apps git clone https://github.com/nextcloud/spreed.git make dev-setup make build-js