# devzat

> SSH server that creates a chat room instead of shell access, enabling cross-platform terminal chat

Stars: 4.1k · Language: Go · License: MIT · Categories: Network

- Repository: https://github.com/quackduck/devzat
- Page: https://www.trmn.sh/tools/devzat

## Install

- Git + Go: `git clone https://github.com/quackduck/devzat && cd devzat && go build`

## Overview

Devzat is a custom SSH server that replaces the traditional shell prompt with a chat interface. Users connect via SSH from any device that supports SSH clients (including mobile phones) to join a shared chat room accessible through their terminal.

The tool includes several chat-focused features including room support (users can join different rooms with `cd #roomname`), direct messaging between users, Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting for code blocks, and built-in games like Tic Tac Toe and Hangman. It also supports emoji replacements, timezone settings, and user customization options like name colors and pronouns.

Devzat can be self-hosted and includes integrations for bridging with Slack and Discord, Twitter announcements for new users, and a plugin API for custom extensions. The main public instance runs at `devzat.hackclub.com` and includes a Slack bridge for Hack Club members. Users can connect on port 22 (requires SSH keys) or port 443 (no keys required) to accommodate different network configurations.

### Installation

```bash
# via Git + Go
git clone https://github.com/quackduck/devzat && cd devzat && go build
```

![Devzat chat session recording](https://asciinema.org/a/477083.svg)

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Canonical: https://www.trmn.sh/tools/devzat