v0.9.99 Released

Communication,
Minus the BS.

A high-performance, self-hosted communication suite built in Rust. No cloud dependency. No data harvesting. Just lean, mean native performance.

Download v0.9.99 GoodComms vs Discord

v0.9.99 Stable Release. 100% Portable & Native.

Private Chat. Voice.
Native Screen Sharing.

GoodComms is a sovereign, self-hosted alternative to centralized chat platforms. Built natively for Windows and Linux, it provides the core tools your community needs without the data harvesting.

  • Modern Text Channels Fast, reliable chat with markdown support and file sharing.
  • Low-Latency Voice Native Opus audio integration for clear, lag-free communication.
  • Native Screen Sharing GPU-native pipeline for Windows and high-efficiency sharing for Linux.
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Stable v0.9.99 Build

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Stable release v0.9.99. Verified with SHA256 checksums.

New here? Get Started · Hosting your own? Deploy a Server

Client

Desktop
Windows Installer
Direct Download
↓
gc-client_0.9.99_x64-setup.exe
Mirror: GitHub
Linux Binary
Direct Download
↓
gc-client
Mirror: GitHub
Windows Portable
Direct Download (Standalone)
↓
gc-client.exe

Create 'data' folder for portable mode.

Mirror: GitHub

Server

Relay
Docker Recommended
Deployment guide + compose templates
→
docker pull goodcomms/gc-server:latest
Mirror: Docker Hub
Windows Server
Direct Download
↓
gc-server.exe
Mirror: GitHub
Linux Server
Direct Download
↓
gc-server
Mirror: GitHub

SHA256 Verification & Security Scans

Binary SHA256 Hash Security
gc-client_0.9.99_x64-setup.exe 6651E466A700652B287D6A29E0C58B974C95FF7D1FCAC4A7E837AC9273BBB9FF VT Scan
gc-client.exe (Portable) 38406E066E0FC5C8C9D0F35699B6E03F7246B4EF17CE4251BAE4536FC2B26F81 VT Scan
gc-client (Linux) B24E35FEC7443C9EB01431A11D74D0B0661C56E8D660C25AF8081F9B67C2B3FF VT Scan
gc-server.exe 3E7C6BA613284DA97519F38EBFA36D85B9CD11E83D1F7ED6E553ECB3A129DBDA VT Scan
gc-server (Linux) 228682A425E1DDDA7639A3C273872625121AAF399F20B6B64C1E801DBB6AF164 VT Scan
Beta · Sideload

GoodComms for Android

An early beta of the native Android client. Chat and voice work today — connect it to any GoodComms server. Distributed directly as an APK, no app store required.

Client

Android Beta
Android APK
Direct Download · Beta 0.1.0
↓
goodcomms-android-beta.apk

arm64 · Android 8.0+ (Oreo)

SHA-256

92911366D8F5F842828553834EC6B956C89134A56C8F57341583B2C0E5BE9B38

Heads up: This is beta software. Chat, direct messages, media, and voice calls work; some desktop features (screen sharing, moderation tools) aren't on mobile yet. Expect the occasional rough edge.

How to Install

Sideload
  1. 1
    Download the APK

    Tap the download above on your phone (or transfer the file to it).

  2. 2
    Allow the install

    Open the file. Android will warn it's from an unknown source — tap Settings and enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or Files app, then go back.

  3. 3
    Tap Install

    Confirm the install and open GoodComms when it finishes.

  4. 4
    Sign in

    Enter your server address and log in. Grant the microphone permission when you first join a voice channel.

Built for Performance & Privacy

We ripped out the bloated web-engines and centralized servers to build something faster, leaner, and entirely yours.

Zero Electron

Most chat apps are just web browsers in disguise. GoodComms is 100% native Rust. That means instant startup, low CPU usage, and memory efficiency that scales with your community.

Sovereign Relay

Stop living in someone else's cloud. Our lightweight binary relay runs on your hardware, ensuring that your messages, voice data, and files never touch a corporate database.

Real-Time Stability

Experience screen sharing and voice chat designed for the hardware you actually own. By utilizing native kernel-level timers and direct GPU interop, we ensure a stable, high-fidelity stream without the typical 'cloud lag' or web-wrapper overhead.

Support the Project

GoodComms is a self-hosted project supported by the community. Your sponsorship directly funds the maintenance of the software and project infrastructure. No extra perks, no data selling, just better communication tools.

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