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-[Converse](https://conversejs.org) is a web based [XMPP/Jabber](https://xmpp.org) chat client.
+[Converse](https://conversejs.org) is a modern, feature-rich and 100% client-side [XMPP](https://xmpp.org) chat app that runs in a web browser.
+It can be used as a standalone web app or seamlessly integrated into existing websites.
 
-You can either use it as a webchat app, or you can integrate it into your own website.
+Join our [chat room](https://inverse.chat/#converse/room?jid=discuss@conference.conversejs.org) (XMPP URL: [discuss@conference.conversejs.org](xmpp:discuss@conference.conversejs.org?join)).
 
-It's 100% client-side JavaScript, HTML and CSS and the only backend required
-is a modern XMPP server.
+## Quick Start
 
-Please consider supporting this project via [Github](https://github.com/sponsors/jcbrand), [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/jcbrand) or [Liberapay](https://liberapay.com/jcbrand)
+Try the hosted app at [conversejs.org](https://conversejs.org/fullscreen.html).
+You can also download and install [Converse Desktop](https://github.com/conversejs/converse-desktop/releases) or [Converse Tauri](https://github.com/conversejs/converse-tauri/releases).
 
-## Demo
+Or set up your own instance:
 
-Converse is hosted and can be used at [https://conversejs.org](https://conversejs.org).
+```bash
+git clone git@github.com:conversejs/converse.js.git
+npm install
+npm run build
+npm run serve -- -p 8008
+```
 
-A demo showing anonymous login is available at [https://conversejs.org/demo/anonymous.html](https://conversejs.org/demo/anonymous.html)
-and a demo which shows how you can embed a single chat room into a page is
-avialable at [https://conversejs.org/demo/embedded.html](https://conversejs.org/demo/embedded.html).
+You can then open http://localhost:8008/dev.html in your browser to access Converse.
 
-## Documentation
+See our [quickstart guide](https://conversejs.org/docs/html/quickstart.html) for more details.
 
-The developer/integrator documentation can be found at [https://conversejs.org/docs/html](https://conversejs.org/docs/html).
+## Live Demos
 
-You'll probably want to begin with the [quickstart guide](https://conversejs.org/docs/html/quickstart.html),
-which shows you how to use the CDN (content delivery network) to quickly get a demo up and running.
+- **[Main App](https://conversejs.org/fullscreen.html)**: Try the full application
+- **[Anonymous Login](https://conversejs.org/demo/anonymous.html)**: Test without creating an account
+- **[Embedded Chat Room](https://conversejs.org/demo/embedded.html)**: See how to embed a single chat room
 
-## Converse modes
+## Documentation
 
-### Overlay
+Comprehensive documentation is available at [conversejs.org/docs/html](https://conversejs.org/docs/html), including:
 
-In overlay mode, Converse appears overlayed chats on top of the website.
+- [Quickstart Guide](https://conversejs.org/docs/html/quickstart.html)
+- [Configuration Options](https://conversejs.org/docs/html/configuration.html)
+- [Plugin Development](https://conversejs.org/docs/html/plugin_development.html)
 
-![Screenshot of Converse in overlay mode](https://conversejs.org/screenshots/Converse-overlayed.png)
+## Key Features
 
-### Fullpage
+- **Multiple UI Options**: Overlay chat boxes, full-page application, or embedded components
+- **Rich Messaging**: Message styling, corrections, reactions, and URL previews
+- **Privacy-Focused**: End-to-end encryption with OMEMO
+- **User Status**: Custom status messages and availability indicators
+- **Notifications**: Desktop notifications for new messages
+- **File Sharing**: HTTP File Upload support
+- **Extensible**: Plugin architecture based on [pluggable.js](https://conversejs.github.io/pluggable.js/)
+- **Internationalized**: Translated into 40+ languages
+- **Anonymous Login**: Use without registration (server permitting)
+- **Responsive**: Works on desktop and mobile devices
 
-In fullpage mode, Converse behaves like a single-page app that covers the whole browser viewport.
+### Display Modes
 
-![Screenshot of Converse 9.0.0 in fullpage mode](https://conversejs.org/screenshots/Converse-fullscreen.png)
+Converse adapts to your needs with multiple display options:
 
-### Dark mode
+| Mode | Description |
+|------|-------------|
+| **Fullpage** (default) | Functions as a single-page application covering the entire viewport |
+| **Overlay** | Chat boxes appear on top of your website |
+| **Embedded** | Integrates into specific elements in your page's DOM |
 
-![Screenshot of Converse 9.1.0 with a dark theme](https://conversejs.org/screenshots/Converse-Dracula-Theme.png)
+<details>
+<summary>View Screenshots</summary>
 
-### Embedded
+### Overlay Mode
+![Screenshot of Converse in overlay mode](https://conversejs.org/screenshots/Converse-overlayed.png)
 
-In embedded mode, Converse can be embedded into an element in the DOM.
+### Fullpage Mode
+![Screenshot of Converse in fullpage mode](https://conversejs.org/screenshots/Converse-fullscreen.png)
 
-![Screenshot of Converse in embedded mode](https://conversejs.org/screenshots/Converse-embedded.png)
+### Dark Mode
+![Screenshot of Converse with a dark theme](https://conversejs.org/screenshots/Converse-Dracula-Theme.png)
 
-## Features
--   Available as overlayed chat boxes or as a fullscreen application. See [inverse.chat](https://inverse.chat) for the fullscreen version.
--   Custom status messages
--   Desktop notifications
--   A [plugin architecture](https://conversejs.org/docs/html/plugin_development.html) based on [pluggable.js](https://conversejs.github.io/pluggable.js/)
--   Chat statuses (online, busy, away, offline)
--   Anonymous logins, see the [anonymous login demo](https://conversejs.org/demo/anonymous.html)
--   URL Previews (requires server support, for example [mod_ogp](https://modules.prosody.im/mod_ogp.html)
--   Translated into over 40 languages
-
-### Supported XMPP Extensions
-
-- [RFC-7395](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7395) XMPP Subprotocol support for WebSocket
-- [XEP-0004](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0004.html) Data Forms
-- [XEP-0030](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0030.html) Service discovery
-- [XEP-0045](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0045.html) Multi-user chat rooms
-- [XEP-0048](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0048.html) Bookmarks
-- [XEP-0050](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0050.html) Ad-Hoc Commands
-- [XEP-0054](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0054.html) VCard-temp
-- [XEP-0059](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0059.html) Result Set Management
-- [XEP-0060](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0060.html) Publish-Subscribe (limited support)
-- [XEP-0066](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0066.html) Out of Band Data
-- [XEP-0077](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0077.html) In-band registration
-- [XEP-0085](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0085.html) Chat State Notifications
-- [XEP-0115](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0115.html) Entity Capabilities
-- [XEP-0124](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0124.html) Bidirectional-streams Over Synchronous HTTP (BOSH)
-- [XEP-0144](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0144.html) Roster item exchange
-- [XEP-0156](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0156.html) Discovering Alternative XMPP Connection Methods
-- [XEP-0163](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0163.html) Personal Eventing Protocol (limited support)
-- [XEP-0184](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0184.html) Message Receipt
-- [XEP-0198](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0198.html) Stream Management
-- [XEP-0199](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0199.html) XMPP Ping
-- [XEP-0203](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0203.html) Delayed Delivery
-- [XEP-0206](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0206.html) XMPP Over BOSH
-- [XEP-0245](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0245.html) The /me Command
-- [XEP-0249](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0249.html) Direct MUC Invitations
-- [XEP-0280](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0280.html) Message Carbons
-- [XEP-0297](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0297.html) Stanza Forwarding (limited support)
-- [XEP-0308](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0308.html) Last Message Correction
-- [XEP-0313](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0313.html) Message Archive Management
-- [XEP-0316](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0316.html) MUC Eventing protocol (limited support)
-- [XEP-0317](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0317.html) Hats (limited support)
-- [XEP-0333](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0333.html) Chat Markers (limited support)
-- [XEP-0352](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0352.html) Client State Indication
-- [XEP-0357](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0357.html) Push Notifications
-- [XEP-0359](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0359.html) Unique and Stable Stanza IDs
-- [XEP-0363](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0363.html) HTTP File Upload
-- [XEP-0372](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0372.html) References
-- [XEP-0382](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0382.html) Spoiler messages
-- [XEP-0384](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0384.html) OMEMO Encryption
-- [XEP-0393](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0393.html) Message styling
-- [XEP-0422](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0422.html) Message Fastening (limited support)
-- [XEP-0424](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0424.html) Message Retractions
-- [XEP-0425](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0425.html) Message Moderation
-- [XEP-0437](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0437.html) Room Activity Indicators
-- [XEP-0453](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0453.html) DOAP Usage in XMPP
-- [XEP-0454](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0454.html) OMEMO Media sharing
-
-## Integration into other servers and frameworks
-
-### XMPP servers
-
--   **[Openfire](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/openfire/index.jsp)**: [inverse.jar](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/openfire/plugins.jsp)
--   **[Prosody](https://prosody.im/)**: [mod_conversejs](https://modules.prosody.im/mod_conversejs.html)
--   **[Ejabberd](https://ejabberd.im/)**: [mod-conversejs](https://docs.ejabberd.im/admin/configuration/modules/#mod-conversejs)
-
-### Other
-
--   **[Alfresco](https://www.alfresco.com)**: [alfresco-js-chat-share](https://github.com/keensoft/alfresco-js-chat-share)
--   **[Django](https://www.djangoproject.com)**: [django-conversejs](https://pypi.python.org/pypi/django-conversejs) or [django-xmpp](https://github.com/fpytloun/django-xmpp)
--   **[Elgg](https://elgg.org)**: [plugin](https://elgg.org/plugins/2997196)
--   **[Friendica](https://friendi.ca)**: [converse](https://github.com/friendica/friendica-addons/tree/master/xmpp/converse)
--   **[Patternslib](http://patternslib.com)**: [patterns.converse](https://github.com/jcbrand/patterns.converse)
--   **[Plone](https://plone.com)**: [collective.converse](https://github.com/collective/collective.converse)
--   **[Pàdé](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/pade/index.jsp)**: [Pàdé](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/pade/index.jsp)
--   **[Roundcube](https://roundcube.net)**: [roundcube-converse.js-xmpp-plugin](https://github.com/devurandom/roundcube-converse.js-xmpp-plugin)
--   **[Ruby on Rails](https://rubyonrails.org)**: [conversejs-rails](https://github.com/mikemarsian/conversejs-rails)
--   **[Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware](https://tiki.org)**: [built-in optional feature](https://doc.tiki.org/XMPP)
--   **[Wordpress](https://wordpress.org)**: [ConverseJS](https://wordpress.org/plugins/conversejs/)
-
-
-## Tests
-
-We use behavior-driven tests written with [jasmine.js](https://jasmine.github.io/).
-
-Run `make check` to execute all the tests.
-
-## Licence
-
-`Converse.js` is released under the [Mozilla Public License (MPL)](https://www.mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/index.txt).
-
-## Attribution
-
-Emoji images are courtesy of [Twemoji](https://emojitwo.github.io/).
-
-## Support
-
-Issues can be logged on the [Github issue tracker](https://github.com/conversejs/converse.js/issues).
-
-## Donations
-
-A heartfelt thanks for everyone who has supported this project over the years.
-Many people have contributed testing, bugfixes, features and corrections.
-
-We accept donations via [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/jcbrand) and [Liberapay](https://liberapay.com/jcbrand).
+### Embedded Mode
+![Screenshot of Converse in embedded mode](https://conversejs.org/screenshots/Converse-embedded.png)
+</details>
+
+## XMPP Protocol Support
+
+Converse implements a wide range of XMPP Extensions (XEPs), making it one of the most protocol-compliant web clients available.
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>View all supported XEPs (45+)</strong></summary>
+
+| XEP | Name | Notes |
+|-----|------|-------|
+| [RFC-7395](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7395) | XMPP Subprotocol for WebSocket | |
+| [XEP-0004](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0004.html) | Data Forms | |
+| [XEP-0030](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0030.html) | Service Discovery | |
+| [XEP-0045](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0045.html) | Multi-user Chat | |
+| [XEP-0048](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0048.html) | Bookmarks | |
+| [XEP-0050](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0050.html) | Ad-Hoc Commands | |
+| [XEP-0054](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0054.html) | VCard-temp | |
+| [XEP-0059](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0059.html) | Result Set Management | |
+| [XEP-0060](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0060.html) | Publish-Subscribe | Limited support |
+| [XEP-0066](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0066.html) | Out of Band Data | |
+| [XEP-0077](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0077.html) | In-band Registration | |
+| [XEP-0085](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0085.html) | Chat State Notifications | |
+| [XEP-0115](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0115.html) | Entity Capabilities | |
+| [XEP-0124](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0124.html) | BOSH | |
+| [XEP-0144](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0144.html) | Roster Item Exchange | |
+| [XEP-0156](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0156.html) | Discovering Alternative XMPP Connection Methods | |
+| [XEP-0163](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0163.html) | Personal Eventing Protocol | Limited support |
+| [XEP-0184](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0184.html) | Message Receipt | |
+| [XEP-0198](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0198.html) | Stream Management | |
+| [XEP-0199](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0199.html) | XMPP Ping | |
+| [XEP-0203](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0203.html) | Delayed Delivery | |
+| [XEP-0206](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0206.html) | XMPP Over BOSH | |
+| [XEP-0245](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0245.html) | The /me Command | |
+| [XEP-0249](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0249.html) | Direct MUC Invitations | |
+| [XEP-0280](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0280.html) | Message Carbons | |
+| [XEP-0297](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0297.html) | Stanza Forwarding | Limited support |
+| [XEP-0308](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0308.html) | Last Message Correction | |
+| [XEP-0313](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0313.html) | Message Archive Management | |
+| [XEP-0316](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0316.html) | MUC Eventing Protocol | Limited support |
+| [XEP-0317](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0317.html) | Hats | Limited support |
+| [XEP-0333](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0333.html) | Chat Markers | Limited support |
+| [XEP-0352](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0352.html) | Client State Indication | |
+| [XEP-0357](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0357.html) | Push Notifications | |
+| [XEP-0359](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0359.html) | Unique and Stable Stanza IDs | |
+| [XEP-0363](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0363.html) | HTTP File Upload | |
+| [XEP-0372](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0372.html) | References | |
+| [XEP-0382](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0382.html) | Spoiler Messages | |
+| [XEP-0384](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0384.html) | OMEMO Encryption | |
+| [XEP-0393](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0393.html) | Message Styling | |
+| [XEP-0422](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0422.html) | Message Fastening | Limited support |
+| [XEP-0424](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0424.html) | Message Retractions | |
+| [XEP-0425](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0425.html) | Message Moderation | |
+| [XEP-0437](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0437.html) | Room Activity Indicators | |
+| [XEP-0453](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0453.html) | DOAP Usage in XMPP | |
+| [XEP-0454](https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0454.html) | OMEMO Media Sharing | |
+</details>
+
+## Integration Options
+
+Converse integrates with popular platforms and frameworks:
+
+### XMPP Servers
+| Server | Plugin |
+|--------|--------|
+| [Openfire](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/openfire/) | [inverse](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/openfire/plugins.jsp) |
+| [Prosody](https://prosody.im/) | [mod_conversejs](https://modules.prosody.im/mod_conversejs.html) |
+| [Ejabberd](https://ejabberd.im/) | [mod-conversejs](https://docs.ejabberd.im/admin/configuration/modules/#mod-conversejs) |
+
+### Web Frameworks & CMS
+| Platform | Integration |
+|----------|-------------|
+| [Elgg](https://elgg.org) | [plugin](https://elgg.org/plugins/2997196) |
+| [Peertube](https://github.com/JohnXLivingston/peertube-plugin-livechat) | [peertube-plugin-livechat](https://github.com/JohnXLivingston/peertube-plugin-livechat) |
+| [Pàdé](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/pade/index.jsp) | [Pàdé](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/pade/index.jsp) |
+| [Roundcube](https://roundcube.net) | [roundcube-converse.js-xmpp-plugin](https://github.com/devurandom/roundcube-converse.js-xmpp-plugin) |
+| [Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware](https://tiki.org) | [built-in optional feature](https://doc.tiki.org/XMPP) |
+| [Ubuntu-Touch](https://open-store.io/app/conversejs.luigi311) | [ConverseJS for Ubuntu-Touch](https://open-store.io/app/conversejs.luigi311) |
+| [WordPress](https://wordpress.org) | [ConverseJS Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/conversejs/) |
+
+## Support the Project
+
+If you find Converse useful, please consider supporting its development:
+
+- [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/jcbrand)
+- [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/jcbrand)
+- [Liberapay](https://liberapay.com/jcbrand)
+
+Thanks to everyone who has supported this project over the years through donations, testing, bug reports, and code contributions.
 
 ## Sponsors
 
-<p>
+<div style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; align-items: center; justify-content: center;">
   <a href="https://bairesdev.com/sponsoring-open-source-projects/?utm_source=conversejs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
     <img alt="BairesDev" src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/conversejs/media/main/logos/bairesdev-primary.png" width="200">
   </a>
-</p>
-<p>
   <a href="https://blokt.com?utm_source=conversejs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
     <img alt="Blokt Crypto & Privacy" src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/conversejs/converse.js/541613d1fea8aef364af00180f60e959162e5e4b/logo/blokt.png" width="200">
   </a>
-</p>
-<p>
   <a href="https://www.keycdn.com?utm_source=conversejs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
     <img alt="KeyCDN" src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/conversejs/converse.js/541613d1fea8aef364af00180f60e959162e5e4b/logo/keycdn.png" width="200">
   </a>
-</p>
+</div>

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                                     <li><a href="https://doc.tiki.org/xmpp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware</a></li>
                                     <li><a href="https://elgg.org/plugins/2997196" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elgg</a></li>
                                     <li><a href="https://github.com/devurandom/roundcube-converse.js-xmpp-plugin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roundcube</a></li>
-                                    <li><a href="https://github.com/friendica/friendica-addons/tree/master/xmpp/converse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Friendica</a></li>
-                                    <li><a href="https://github.com/keensoft/alfresco-js-chat-share" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alfresco</a></li>
                                     <li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/conversejs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wordpress</a></li>
                                     <li><a href="https://open-store.io/app/conversejs.luigi311" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ConverseJS for Ubuntu-Touch</a></li>
                                 </ul>