jami

Jami is a free and open-source distributed communication platform that enables secure messaging, voice and video calls, and file transfers without relying on centralized servers. It uses peer-to-peer networking to connect users directly, with the goal of giving people control over their identities and data. The project emphasizes privacy, security, and interoperability across platforms.

The software was originally released under the Ring name and later renamed Jami. It employs a distributed architecture based on peer-to-peer connections and a distributed index for contact discovery, avoiding reliance on a single service provider. Communications are intended to be end-to-end encrypted where supported, and user identities are cryptographic keys. Clients are available on Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Jami is maintained by an active open-source community and is part of the broader movement toward decentralized communication systems. It is one option among several alternatives to central-server messaging platforms.

In addition to its use as a software project, Jami is also a given name; for example, Jami Gertz is an American actress and philanthropist.