DCTS is an open-source project built for privacy-focused communities and users seeking decentralized communication.

Yes — DCTS is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does DCTS run on?

DCTS runs on the web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android. It can also be self-hosted.

Is DCTS still active?

The GitHub repository shows 75 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to DCTS?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include TCOChicago, FFG Connect, and Bulletin Member Engagement.

Yes — DCTS is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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DCTS

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DCTS is a decentralized, open-source communication platform offering community chat, encrypted direct messaging, and self-hosting options. It supports desktop and Android clients, prioritizes user privacy, and operates independently of central providers. Ideal for communities seeking secure, resilient, and autonomous communication.

Open SourceAGPL-3.0WebmacOSWindowsLinuxAndroidSelf-hosted

Visit dcts.community

616stars

31forks

10features

2023since

Overview

10 features

DCTS sits in PulseGate's Forums & communities category. It focuses on enabling communities and individuals to communicate securely and independently without relying on centralized platforms. DCTS is an open-source project aimed at privacy-focused communities and users seeking decentralized communication. The project is open source (AGPL-3.0). DCTS is available on the web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android, and it can be self-hosted.

DCTS first shipped in 2023. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 616 stars and 75 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 10 catalogued features are decentralized chat, encrypted messaging, and self-hosted.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Decentralized chat
Encrypted messaging
Self-hosted
Community forums
Desktop client
Android app
Open source
No central provider
Signed messages
Donation funded

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowsermacOSWindowsLinuxAndroidSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

AGPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Open SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 616Active maintenance

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed13 Jul · 20:41 UTC
Decentralized, Self-Hosted Community Platform with E2EE Messenger & DMs (DCTS) verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about DCTS

What does DCTS do?: DCTS focuses on enabling communities and individuals to communicate securely and independently without relying on centralized platforms. It is catalogued under Forums & communities on PulseGate.
Who should use DCTS?: DCTS is an open-source project built for privacy-focused communities and users seeking decentralized communication.
Is DCTS free?: Yes — DCTS is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does DCTS run on?: DCTS runs on the web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android. It can also be self-hosted.
Is DCTS still active?: The GitHub repository shows 75 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to DCTS?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include TCOChicago, FFG Connect, and Bulletin Member Engagement.TCOChicago FFG Connect Bulletin Member Engagement
How long has DCTS been around?: DCTS first shipped in 2023.
Is DCTS open source?: Yes — DCTS is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, developed on GitHub.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 616
License: AGPL-3.0
Built for: privacy-focused communities and users seeking decentralized communication
Model: Open source
Solves: Enabling communities and individuals to communicate securely and independently without relying on centralized platforms.

Registered as

GitHub: hackthedev/dcts-shipping

Developer

Hackthedev

Team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 616
Forks: 31
Open issues: 18
Last commit: 13 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 75
Contributors: 12
Authorship: Team
Default branch: main
Latest release: v1.0.6.3 · 11 Jul 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Medium · 68
Indexed: 13 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
Last seen: 13 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: decentralized-self-hosted-community-platform-with-e2ee--dcts-community
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 13 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 27 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://dcts.community/

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