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Meshtastic

meshtastic.orgSecure & encrypted messaging

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 19 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Meshtastic is an open-source mesh communication system that sends encrypted text messages over affordable, low-power LoRa devices. It supports decentralized peer-to-peer communication without cell towers or internet access, with companion apps and device configuration tools for outdoor and emergency use.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebCLISelf-hosted
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147stars
41forks
8features
2023since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Communicating privately over long distances without cellular networks or internet access.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: off-grid communicators, outdoor users, and emergency-response communities

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: collaboration

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cli, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: meshtastic.org · github.com · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Meshtastic is a Secure & encrypted messaging project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on communicating privately over long distances without cellular networks or internet access. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for off-grid communicators, outdoor users, and emergency-response communities. Basis unknown · not verified: Meshtastic is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Meshtastic, and it first shipped in 2023. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 147 stars and 11 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include Long-range LoRa, AES-256 encryption, and peer-to-peer messaging.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Long-range LoRa
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Peer-to-peer messaging
  • No internet required
  • No cell towers
  • Low-power devices

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
off-grid-messaginglora-mesh-networkencrypted-communicationpeer-to-peer-radio

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Hosting
Vercel
Connectors
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Runs on
BrowserCLISelf-hosted
Detected from
Vercel
x-vercel-id header · x-vercel-cache header

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 147Active maintenance

Indexing history

6

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed18 Sep · 15:12 UTC
    meshtastic/rust seen via GitHub Search (Smart)
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  2. Indexed13 Sep · 19:18 UTC
    meshtastic/web seen via GitHub Search (Smart)
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  3. Indexed9 Sep · 04:14 UTC
    meshtastic/web seen via GitHub Search (Smart)
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  4. Indexed7 Sep · 02:34 UTC
    meshtastic/rust seen via GitHub Search (Smart)
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  5. Indexed4 Sep · 20:04 UTC
    meshtastic/rust seen via GitHub Search (Smart)
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  6. Indexed31 Aug · 05:56 UTC
    meshtastic/rust seen via GitHub Search (Smart)
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Frequently asked questions about Meshtastic

What does Meshtastic do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Meshtastic focuses on communicating privately over long distances without cellular networks or internet access. It is catalogued under Secure & encrypted messaging on PulseGate.
Who is Meshtastic for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Meshtastic is an open-source project built for off-grid communicators, outdoor users, and emergency-response communities.
Does Meshtastic have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Meshtastic is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Meshtastic run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Meshtastic runs on the web and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Meshtastic still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 11 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to Meshtastic?
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Who develops Meshtastic?
Meshtastic is developed by Meshtastic.
How long has Meshtastic been around?
Meshtastic first shipped in 2023.

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