devzat

Devzat is a unique SSH-based chat application that transforms the traditional SSH experience into a real-time chat room. Instead of connecting to a shell prompt, users are taken directly to a chat interface where they can communicate with other developers from around the world. Since SSH clients are available on virtually every platform including mobile devices, Devzat enables chatting from anywhere with an internet connection.

The tool offers a rich set of features beyond basic messaging, including support for multiple chat rooms (accessed via cd commands), direct messaging between users, markdown formatting with syntax highlighting for code blocks, emoji support, and even built-in games like Tic Tac Toe and Hangman. Users can customize their experience with timezone settings, color themes, and notification preferences. The application also supports integrations with Slack, Discord, and Twitter when self-hosted.

Devzat is designed for developers who want a lightweight, accessible way to chat with peers without needing web browsers or dedicated chat applications. It's particularly appealing to terminal enthusiasts and those who appreciate the ubiquity and simplicity of SSH. The project is open source and can be self-hosted, making it suitable for both individual use and organizations wanting their own private chat instances.

Installation

# via Git Clone + Go Build
git clone https://github.com/quackduck/devzat && cd devzat && go build