Toxic

Toxic is a Tox protocol-based command-line messenger for Linux, offering fully encrypted, decentralized, and serverless instant messaging. It includes features such as text messaging, file transfer, and audio calls—all without requiring user accounts or central servers. Toxic is designed for power users who prefer a minimalist interface, operating entirely within a terminal while delivering strong privacy through the Tox peer-to-peer protocol. It’s lightweight, fast, and ideal for use in low-resource or remote systems.

Features

CLI-based Tox messenger for decentralized chat
End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls
Peer-to-peer communication with no servers
File transfer and group chat support
Works over Tor and supports proxy usage
Lightweight and suitable for headless environments
Low memory and CPU usage

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

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Related Categories

C Messaging Platform

Registered

2025-04-09

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