shanter is an open-source, terminal-based real-time chat application built with Python. It allows users to communicate instantly via the command line across different operating systems. Designed for developers and technical users who prefer CLI tools for messaging.
shanter sits in PulseGate's Team chat & messaging category. It focuses on enabling real-time chat communication directly from the terminal across platforms. It is built as an open-source project for developers and technical users. shanter is open source under the MIT License. It runs on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.
Behind shanter is shreyash9999, and the product first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include real-time chat, terminal interface, and cross-platform.
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