How to selfhost XClipboard server for full functionality?

[akash07k]

So I came across this application and finding it really wonderful. Actually was developing something similar but thinking to contribute in this app since it is open source and thinking to drop mine. I haven't looked into the source code much yet. I want to know that how do I selfhost full XClipper server functionality to enable data synchronization functionality and other features? Thanks much

[KaustubhPatange]

Read the docs everything is clearly mentioned over there: https://kaustubhpatange.github.io/XClipper/docs

[akash07k]

Yes, I already gone through the docs but it is mentioned there:

Following are some limitation when built from sources. • Dispatching updates will not work for both Android & Windows application. • Synchronization between Windows & Android app will not work. • Database encryption/decryption feature will not work. • Built-in review & analytics (crash reporting) system will not work. • Unexpected crashes anytime when using the app. Compilation Docs Hence I opened the issue.

Data Sync section has the instructions to setup the firebase, will it enable all the full functionality or limitations will still remain? Am I missing something?

[KaustubhPatange]

Yes, that is for security purposes since synchronisation is a very privacy-related feature hence it will not work i.e you can test the feature since you don't have the correct credentials or security configurations needed to work on the synchronisation feature correctly.

But if you genuinely want to contribute to the source code on synchronization you can discuss it with me so that we can brainstorm to see if users really need it & once approved you can submit a PR about the feature & I'll share it with you the real credentials so that you can test it & will merge it.

[akash07k]

definitely, I genuinely want to contribute. please let me know how can we discuss.

[akash07k]

Also, I'm interested to improving the accessibility for screen readers too. both, for Windows and Android clients

[akash07k]

Also, can't I just use my own firebase credentials to enable all premium features? I'm on plan BTW

[KaustubhPatange]

Yes, you can use your own firebase credentials, you only need google-service.json with google sign-in enabled so can definitely do that. Check the guide https://kaustubhpatange.github.io/XClipper/docs/#/compile I've added one more point in the Android section.

[akash07k]

Wonderful. So all the features will be enabled if I use my own google-services.json and firebase creds?

[KaustubhPatange]

Yup that'll do it.

[akash07k]

Ok, wonderful. Thanks a lot, I'll try it. Will send the PR to improve the accessibility of windows app first since I'm myself am a screen reader user.

[KaustubhPatange]

Sure

[akash07k]

Is there any medium where we both can connect and can discuss about further contribution? I think discussion will lead to more productivity. Probably telegram?

[KaustubhPatange]

I'm available on Discord or Telegram but I might be busy with work so can only spend time on it on weekends. Send me your email so I can mail you my discord or telegram user names.

[akash07k]

No issue, same story with me, weekdays are quite hectic and busy sadly. Where should I msend you my mail ID?

[KaustubhPatange]

Send it here then once received the reply delete the message from here to avoid getting random emails sent to you.

[KaustubhPatange]

Check your mail and delete from here.

[akash07k]

Thanks, got it. 👍