Target Audience
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What is Zulip
Zulip is an open-source team chat platform with topic-based conversations, built for teams that need organized, searchable communication.
Overview
Zulip is a team communication platform for startups, organizations, communities, and distributed teams. It combines streams with topic-based threading so separate discussions can stay organized within the same conversation space. The software is fully open source and can be used through Zulip Cloud or self-hosted on your own infrastructure.
Who should use it
- You want team conversations organized into persistent, searchable topics
- You need an open-source chat platform you can self-host
- You want to connect development and project tools through integrations
- You need desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- You want an API and bot framework for custom team workflows
Key Features
- Topic-based threads for organizing conversations
- Searchable message history and conversation filters
- Streams for grouping related team discussions
- File sharing with configurable storage limits
- Bots and incoming webhooks for automation
- REST API with Python and JavaScript bindings
- Desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Integrations Supported
Frequently Asked Questions
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