Open aaptel opened 5 years ago
I couldn't figure out how to use xmpp.js. I was only succesful with libpurple.
backendOpts is only needed for xmpp.js and you need your own server that supports component registration. You must create a new component.
When you want to use a different server use prpl-jabber. You can add an account by talking to the chatbot. I experienced problems when more than one account was added (messages sent through wrong account) and I don't know if this is fixed by now.
I'm still confused what needs to be run and where :(
I have a free XMPP account from a server I'm not admin (cannot edit the configuration of that XMPP server). Can this software be used in this situation or not?
with prpl-jabber: yes
You create an account with a pidgin on your computer. Copy the accounts.xml from pidgin over to $SYNAPSE_USER/.purple/accounts.xml Then start bifrost-purple and message the bridge bot as explained in the README:
accounts add-existing prpl-jabber $USERNAME@$XMPP_SERVER accounts enable prpl-jabber $USERNAME@$XMPP_SERVER
Though you can't write people, they have to write you first, otherwise you won't get a room-handle to answer on.
If using prosody you'll likely need to follow the info at this page for setting up a 'custom component'.
Looks like this is a key piece of the docs when setting up xmpp.js as a back end.
I just want to talk to xmpp contacts through my existing xmpp account which is on a free xmpp server I do not own. Is this software the best way to do that at the moment?