mk6i-open-oscar-server/README.md

Retro AIM Server

Retro AIM Server is an open source AOL Instant Messenger server that supports classic AIM clients from the 2000s. Bootstrap your own instant messaging network with minimal setup!

The following features are supported:

• Windows AIM client versions 5.0-5.9 (partial 4.8 support)
• Away Messages
• Buddy Icons
• Buddy List
• Chat Rooms
• Instant Messaging
• User Profiles
• Blocking / Visibility Toggle / Idle Notification
• Warning

🏁 How to Run

Get up and running with Retro AIM Server using one of these handy quickstart guides:

• Linux (x86_64)
• macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)
• Windows 10/11 (x86_64)

🛠️ Development

This project is under active development. Contributions are welcome!

Follow this guide to learn how to compile and run Retro AIM Server.

👤 User Management

Accounts can be added via the User Management API (see OpenAPI spec):

List Users

curl http://localhost:8080/user

Create Users

curl -d'{"screen_name":"myScreenName", "password":"thepassword"}' http://localhost:8080/user

🔗 Acknowledgements

• aim-oscar-server is another cool open source AIM server project.
• NINA Wiki is an indispensable source for figuring out the OSCAR API.
• libpurple is also an invaluable OSCAR reference (especially version 2.10.6-1).

📄 License

Retro AIM Server is licensed under the MIT license.