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marchat is a lightweight, self-hosted terminal chat application published by Cod-e-Codes, currently available at version 1.3.7, with eleven released versions in total indicating an actively maintained development history. The software provides real-time messaging over WebSockets, allowing users to communicate directly from the command line without relying on graphical interfaces or third-party hosted services. Because it is self-hosted, operators retain full control over their messaging infrastructure, data, and privacy policies, making it a relevant choice within the communication and collaboration software category, particularly for terminal-oriented and privacy-conscious environments. One of its distinguishing capabilities is optional end-to-end encryption, which can be enabled when confidential communication is required while remaining disabled for simpler deployments where encryption overhead is unnecessary. The application also supports a plugin ecosystem, enabling users to extend its functionality beyond the core messaging features and adapt the tool to specific workflows or integration requirements. The package installs the official release build of both marchat-client and marchat-server components, meaning that a single installation provides everything needed to run a chat server and connect to it from a terminal-based client. Typical use cases include private team communication on internal networks, secure chat for developers and system administrators who already work in terminal environments, and lightweight messaging setups where a full-featured web-based platform would be excessive. Its lightweight design makes it suitable for resource-constrained systems, small servers, and minimal installations. Users seeking a self-hosted alternative to mainstream chat services, with the flexibility of optional encryption and extensibility through plugins, will find marchat aligned with those requirements. With eleven versions released and the current build at version 1.3.7, the project demonstrates ongoing iteration and refinement by its publisher, Cod-e-Codes.
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